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Manchester United in talks to sign Porto's Diogo Dalot

Diogo Dalot during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg match between Liverpool and FC Porto at Anfield
Image: Manchester United want to sign Porto youngster Diogo Dalot

Manchester United are in talks to sign Porto full-back Diogo Dalot, Sky sources understand.

Jose Mourinho has reportedly been in the market for a right-back to compete with Antonio Valencia for a place in United's starting line-up, with Matteo Darmian's future at the club unclear.

Portugal U21 international Dalot is understood to have a €20m (£17.4m) release clause in his Porto contract - which expires next summer - and is thought to have attracted interest from some of Europe's leading clubs.

Diogo Dalot fouls Danny Ings during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg match between Liverpool and FC Porto at Anfield on March 6, 2018
Image: Dalot in action at Anfield in March

The 19-year-old, who made his first-team Porto debut in February, could now depart the Estadio Dragao to link up with compatriot and former Porto boss Mourinho.

Dalot played out of position for Porto at left-back in the Champions League knockout stages against Liverpool earlier this season.

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He is a product of Porto's academy and won the U17 Euros with Portugal in 2016.

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