Other clubs have attempted to do a deal for Claudinho, most notably Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad, who tabled a €10m (£9m/$12m) bid for the forward. This was rejected, with Claudinho instead in line for a high profile move to Europe and potentially Champions League football.
He moved to his current club in 2018, when they were still known by their old name of Red Bull Brasil. In 2020, Claudinho played 39 games for the Sao Paulo club, scoring 12 goals.
Claudinho primarily operates as a left winger, but can also play on the right side or behind the central forward in a creative No 10 role.
Other clubs have attempted to do a deal for Claudinho, most notably Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad, who tabled a €10m (£9m/$12m) bid for the forward. This was rejected, with Claudinho instead in line for a high profile move to Europe and potentially Champions League football.
He moved to his current club in 2018, when they were still known by their old name of Red Bull Brasil. In 2020, Claudinho played 39 games for the Sao Paulo club, scoring 12 goals.
Claudinho primarily operates as a left winger, but can also play on the right side or behind the central forward in a creative No 10 role.
The draws for the next round of the Champions League and Europa League produced some mouthwatering ties on Monday.
Chelsea and Liverpool were handed difficult clashes with Atletico Madrid and RB Leipzig respectively - while Manchester United, in the second-tier competition they last won in 2017, will meet high-flying Real Sociedad.
Sportsmail columnist CHRIS SUTTON has taken a look at all the ties that matter and given his verdict.
The draws for the next round of the Champions League and Europa League have been revealed
Bayern Munich had lifted the coveted trophy last season and will be aiming to retain it this year
Man Utd v Man City: One big game, five big questions
Date published: Saturday 12th December 2020 10:11 - Matthew Stead
1) Will Solskjaer deploy a 3-4-1-2 to repeat last season’s triumph?
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has an excellent record against Pep Guardiola thanks to the Manchester United manager’s willingness to sit deep, absorb pressure, and counter-attack behind Manchester City’s high defensive line. It’s a simple enough idea but one too humble for most big clubs, whereas Solskjaer has shown time and again he is happy concede nearly 75% possession to City.
United will most likely to deploy the same 3-4-1-2 formation used in the 2-0 win at Old Trafford in March, despite the fact