Portugal Step Up Push to Recruit Wolves Teenager Mateus Mane as England Monitors

Overview

• Roberto Martinez and federation president Pedro Proenca are actively courting the Barreiro-born forward, who has seven England Under-18 caps.
• Reports indicate Portugal could introduce Mane with an Under-21 call-up and invite him to train with the senior squad.
• No commitment has been made to either nation, with Mane prioritizing club performances as World Cup provisional lists are due by May 11.
• The 18-year-old has started 11 straight league matches under Rob Edwards, logged two goals and two assists, and became Wolves’ youngest Premier League scorer while the team sit bottom and far from safety.
• Transfer interest continues to build for the summer, with Manchester United described by TEAMtalk as making Mane a top target and several European clubs linked, though no formal bids have been reported.