UOL were among the first to name the 29-year-old as a target for United, and now Globo Esporte have joined the reporting, insisting the Red Devils made contact with John as far back as the January transfer window.

Manchester United chiefs are now holding internal talks about signing a Champions League finalist this summer.

Manchester United have completed the signing of Diego Leon and we’ve gathered everything you need to know about their latest recruit. After slumping to 15th in the Premier League last season, the Red Devils will be keen to add plenty of fresh faces to the dressing room this summer.