Moreira joined Lyon from Sporting CP for just €2 million last summer and has since produced one of the more remarkable debut seasons seen from a young Portuguese player outside the Iberian peninsula — contributing eight goals and 11 assists across 35 appearances under manager Paulo Fonseca, with Lyon pushing for their first direct Champions League qualification since 2019-20.
A Bola states Manchester United made an enquiry over recent weeks, and the player's profile fits the brief. With Alejandro Garnacho sold to Chelsea in January, Marcus Rashford effectively gone, and Jadon Sancho expected to leave permanently, Carrick's squad has no natural left winger and the position is among the club's highest summer priorities alongside central midfield.
Moreira operates from the left but tends to cut inside, where his combination of close control, pressing intensity and eye for a final pass has drawn comparisons to a more industrious version of the profile that attracted United to Garnacho in the first place. He is right-footed, making him a natural inside forward from the left channel.
The potential fee is estimated at around £20-25 million — significantly below what United have been quoted for Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa and AC Milan's Rafael Leão, the latter of whom has been offered to United at a reduced rate of around £40-50 million following earlier demands of over £100 million. Moreira represents a lower-risk option that would not preclude additional investment elsewhere.
Lyon hold him under contract until 2030, giving them leverage. Sporting CP also retain a 20 per cent sell-on clause from his departure, adding a layer of financial complexity to any deal. Interest from clubs in Serie A and the Bundesliga has also been confirmed, with Lyon reportedly considering a contract improvement to keep him in France before any bidding war develops.