*Man Utd interest in Santos star Lima confirmed by agent, but they face Barcelona and Inter battle*

*Man Utd interest in Santos star Lima confirmed by agent, but they face Barcelona and Inter battle* Manchester United are among those considering a move to land Santos stars Lucas Lima when he becomes a free agent in January, claims the midfielder's agent. He was targeted by Crystal Palace and Fenerbahce over the summer, but United, Barcelona, Roma and Inter Milan have now joined the hunt. Jose Mourinho was in the market for a create playmaker during the last transfer window - as the Red Devils were heavily linked with Inter's Ivan Perisic - so he may be tempted to explore those options once again in the New Year. Lima's representative, Luccas Badia, told Turkish newspaper Haberturk: "Inter, Roma and Barcelona are keeping close tabs on Lucas, Manchester United want him." Barca were reported to have agreed a four-year deal with him in June, with Neymar leading the calls for his signature, but no deal agreement was reached and his fellow Brazilian has since departed Camp Nou in a record-breaking €222 million switch to Paris