Manchester United keeps an eye on a new Brazilian gem

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Manchester United is following Kauã Elias, a Brazilian forward 20 years old from Shakhtar Donetsk, with an eye on a possible signing. The English club's scouts have sent positive reports about the player, and his camp is already aware of the interest from Old Trafford.

The monitoring comes at a particularly good time for Elias. The forward kicked off the 2026/27 season by scoring a hat-trick against Kudrivka in the first round of the Ukrainian league, a performance that once again put his name on the radars of several European clubs.

Manchester United Is Following Kauã Elias

Manchester United has been gathering information on the Brazilian for some time and has sent representatives to watch him live. The sporting assessment has been positive, and the club is keeping the possibility open to move forward if they decide to add another young forward.

Elias is under contract with Shakhtar Donetsk until December 31, 2029, so any move will require negotiation with the Ukrainian club. In England, there has been talk of an evaluation close to £30 million, although there is still no offer from United for that amount.

His start to the season has reinforced interest. The striker scored three goals in a 5-1 victory against Kudrivka, scoring with his head and with both legs. He then also featured in wins against Epicentr and Metalist 1925.

Last season, he made significant strides. Elias ended the 2025/26 campaign with 11 goals in 36 matches for Shakhtar across various competitions, according to the records kept by the Ukrainian club.

Shakhtar Donetsk Has Him Under Contract Until 2029

Shakhtar Donetsk signed Kauã Elias in February 2025 from Fluminense. The Brazilian then inked a five-year deal, becoming another of the Ukrainian club's bets on young players coming from South America.

His market value currently stands around €15 million, though the price for a potential exit would be significantly higher. Shakhtar paid about €17 million to snatch him from Fluminense, so they would seek to make a profit if they agree to sell him.

The forward also has experience with Brazil's youth teams. With the Under-17 national team, he played 12 matches and scored nine goals, besides clinching the South American Championship in 2023.

Arsenal Also Keeping Tabs on the Brazilian Forward

Manchester United is not alone. Arsenal has also been monitoring Elias and had representatives watching him live during this season's kickoff, meaning both English clubs are keeping an eye on his progress.

For now, United is in the observation phase and is staying in touch with the player's camp. There is no closed negotiation yet with Shakhtar, but the received reports have been instrumental in keeping his name in their planning.

The next move will depend on whether Manchester United decides to turn this monitoring into a proposal. With a contract until 2029 and more clubs monitoring his situation, Shakhtar Donetsk will have room to demand a significant amount if interest in Elias grows before the transfer window closes.

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