Selection comes to Manchester, and Luke is tietado by United fans

Player gives autographs to fans of the Old Trafford club and smiles when asked about transfer to the team of Alex Ferguson

By Marcio Iannacca Direct from Manchester, England

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The Brazilian is now in Manchester, site of Tuesday's clash at 15h45m (GMT), against South Korea at Old Trafford in a match valid for the semifinals of the men's tournament football in the Olympics. The player was the most harassed supporter Lucas , who is close to being traded to the St. Paul United for $ 95 million .
Five England fans were waiting at the door of the Selection Marriot hotel. Three of them fans of Manchester United. Jake Falcon, the most fanatic, has secured a player's autograph on his shirt and revealed:
- I asked Lucas if he was really coming to United. He just smiled - told the fans, thrilled with the care of the athlete.

Lucas with the crowd upon arrival in Manchester Select (Photo: Marcio Iannacca / Globoesporte.com)

Lucas is mobbed by fans at Manchester United (Photo: Marcio Iannacca / Globoesporte.com)

On Sunday, the "Daily Mail" reported that Sao Paulo and Manchester United had reached an agreement for the transfer of the athlete. The publication also said that Lucas would perform medical examinations in English club. However, the official website of the CBF denied that the athlete is released from concentration to the deal.
Jake also praised the qualities of Lucas, who has started only in the match against New Zealand last week in Newcastle.
- It's fast, skillful. I hope he will soon sign with our club.
On Sunday, coach Mano Menezes give a press conference at Old Trafford, at 15h (GMT). The confrontation before the Koreans, who are staying at the same hotel as the team canary, will be broadcast live on Real-Time Sportv by GLOBOESPORTE.COM.