Report: Manchester United tracking Benfica teen Umaro Embalo

Manchester United have shown an interest in Benfica teenager Umaro Embalo and are looking to prise him away from the Portuguese club, according to a report.

The versatile attacker, comfortable playing as either a winger or a striker, is said to have been on the Red Devils' radar for the best part of a year.

ESPN claims that the 16-year-old was watched up close by chief scout Javier Ribalta during the UEFA Youth League clash between Benfica and United's Under-19s sides earlier this week.

United face competition from a number of other clubs, however, as the same report suggests that the Portugal youth ace - born in Guinea-Bissau - has also been scouted by other sides around Europe.

Embalo came on as a second-half sub in the 2-2 draw in Lisbon on Wednesday, the same day the clubs' respective senior sides met at the Estadio da Luz in Champions League action.