Sporting Lisbon set sights on Brazil Under-20 star Vizeu

Rio de Janeiro July 4 (IANS) Brazil Under-20 football team striker Felipe Vizeu could leave Flamengo for Sporting Lisbon during the European summer transfer window.

The 20-year-old has fallen out of favour under Flamengo coach Ze Ricardo playing just 13 matches -- mostly as a substitute -- and scoring twice since January reports Xinhua news agency.

The Globoesporte news portal said Flamengo have placed a nine million euro ($10.21 million) price tag on the forward who has also been linked with Benfica.

Vizeu attracted the attention of Europe s top clubs by scoring four goals in eight matches for Brazil during the South American U-20 championships in January and February.

He has scored five goals in 18 matches since being promoted from Flamengo s youth academy last year.

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