article_snippet: Reports in Spain had claimed the 23-year-old was at the centre of a tug-of-war between the La Liga giants and Manchester United.
article_snippet: The Brazilian right back (left) puts in a challenge on former Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic last January .
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article_snippet: Nemanja Matic played in the Dragons' 3-0 win over Sporting on Sunday night before picking up a yellow card and being substituted with six minutes to play.
article_snippet: Manchester United have been linked with Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne and Barcelona's Dani Alves, with out-of-favour Brazilian Rafael expected to depart Old Trafford.
article_snippet: The 23-year-old (left) puts in a strong challenge on Man City midfielder Yaya Toure back in February 2012 .
highlights_snippet: Real Madrid beat Manchester United in battle to sign Porto's Danilo .
  
highlights_snippet: But Manchester United did not have a serious interest in the Brazilian right back .
  
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