18 Apr 2011 17:48:00
Rui Patricio, Sporting Lisbon (PA)
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Manchester United have added Sporting Lisbon goalkeeper Rui Patricio to their transfer short list after a scout from Old Trafford saw him in action at the weekend according to reports.
A Bola reports that the Red Devils sent a scout to check on him in Sunday’s derby against Porto, in which he made several good saves despite his team’s 3-2 defeat.
Patricio, 24, is a Portugal international and is regarded as a potential candidate to replace Edwin van der Sar, along with Atletico Madrid’s David De Gea who has also been linked with the Premier League giants.
The Portuguese shot-stopper has played in all 27 league matches thus far as he is the first-choice for coach Jose Couceiro.
Sporting are currently fourth in the Portuguese Primera Liga following the weekend defeat at Porto.
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Manchester United eye Sporting Lisbon goalkeeper Rui Patricio – report