Brazilian superstar Danilo has handed Manchester United a welcome boost in the race to acquire his services , with the rumoured Real Madrid target denying he has agreed a contract with Los Blancos.

According to reports in the ​Daily Mirror, the 23-year old defender has played down speculation linking himself with the Spanish giants for the time being. With the Porto man admitting he is fully focused on the job at hand with the Portuguese side.

"The interest of the big clubs is very important to me, but I have not spoken to anyone and I know nothing of any offer from Real Madrid," said Danilo, ​speaking to reporters.

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"At the moment I think only about this season, then we’ll talk about the future.

"I’m having a great time with Porto and I’m focused on the championship and Champions League with them."