Bebe at Manchester United

In what could become one of the most sensational rags-to-riches stories football has ever seen, Manchester United are on the verge of signing 20-year-old Tiago Manuel Dias Correia, better known as 'Bebe' from Portuguese club Vitoria Guimaraes.

The 6ft 2in attacker is a virtual unknown and apparently only signed a five-year deal with Vitoria seven weeks ago.  According to Portugese daily Abola, Bebe is so impressive that Real Madrid were also chasing him.  However, on the recommendation of former Manchester United coach and current Portugal boss Carlos Queiroz, Sir Alex Ferguson is bringing 'Bebe' to Old Trafford.

What is remarkable about Bebe's story is that according to Vitoria's Web site, having lived part of his childhood on the streets, Bebe was raised in an orphanage and has represented Portugal at under-19 level and at the Homeless World Cup.

The Guardian reports that Manchester United will pay £7.4million for Bebe, although the Club's web site says that the fee is undisclosed and that the transfer is subject to a medical later this week.

Should he become a United player, 'Bebe' will join Javier Hernandez and Chris Smalling as another young addition to the Old Trafford squad this summer.

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