Manchester United keen on Brazil international Lucas Moura

Lucas Moura in action for the Brazil Olympics side (GETTY IMAGES)

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed his interest in Brazil starlet Lucas Moura.

However, the Scot has insisted no deal has been made for the 19-year-old Sao Paulo winger amid reports that the clubs have reached a £26m agreement.

Ferguson said: "It's not correct. We haven't reached an agreement for the player.

"We have shown an interest, but until such time a we get a deal agreed, we can't say he's our player."