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Manchester United\u2019s reported pursuit of Brazilian starlet Andre Trindade has been given a boost after the midfielder was endorsed by Real Madrid icon Marcelo. Trindade has shone for Copa Libertadores champions Fluminense alongside defender Marcelo.<\/p>\n
Andre\u2019s form in Brazil has caught the attention of Europe\u2019s biggest clubs. Having won his first two caps for his country this year, a move to England could follow either in January or next summer.<\/p>\n
United are reportedly hoping to beat the competition to sign the 22-year-old ace. Andre also has interest from Arsenal in addition to clubs in Spain.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils want a long-term replacement for Casemiro, who has been linked with a switch to Saudi Arabia. The 31-year-old was initially a revelation at Old Trafford but his form has dipped over the last few months.<\/p>\n
And United might be encouraged to strike a deal for Andre after hearing a glowing reference from five-time Champions League winner Marcelo. Andre was praised along with young team-mates John Kennedy and Matheus Martinelli.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong> Tottenham ‘willing’ to sell Hojbjerg to ruin Arsenal and Liverpool plans[LATEST] <\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThree players who caught my attention when I arrived at Fluminense: John Kennedy, Matheus Martinelli, and Andre,\u201d Marcelo told the Charla podcast. \u201cThey don\u2019t panic. They get the ball from the defence and dribble away.\u201d<\/p>\n Reports in Brazil suggest that Andre could be the man to replace Casemiro. Incidentally, Andre recently admitted that he views the experienced United midfielder as a role model.<\/p>\n \u201cI didn\u2019t know about (United\u2019s interest). And I also don\u2019t think anything came of it. We\u2019re in November, there\u2019s the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship, there\u2019s the World Cup, but I\u2019m very happy,\u201d he said last week.<\/p>\n \u201cCasemiro is a guy who has a huge career, I try to talk to him a lot when I\u2019m with the national team. He\u2019s a person who gives me a lot of advice, he\u2019s a great leader and all I can do is continue playing well and I\u2019m happy with all these surveys and comments.\u201d<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/Man-Utd-Andre-Trindade-5068273.jpg?r=1700086443045\")
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