Manchester United may sign Nani and immediately loan him back to Sporting Lisbon for next season, it has been revealed.
Portugal's DN says United and Sporting are already in advanced negotiations over the 20 year-old, who has little over a year left on his present contract.
Tottenham have also expressed interest in Nani, but refuse to meet Sporting's £14 million asking price.
United are the only club speaking directly with Sporting and the option of signing Nani to a long-term contract and allowing him to return next season on-loan has not been ruled out by the Premiership champs.
