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Anderson linked with Lyon switch

(GSM) - Manchester United's Anderson could be set for Old Trafford exit as the midfielder's representatives claimed a deal with Olympique Lyon could be "closed this weekend".

The Brazil international, who has made 96 appearances for United since joining from Porto in 2007, was left out of the squad for United's last two games.

Speculation about his future at Old Trafford has arisen, after reports have claimed that Anderson paid an unauthorised visit back to Brazil and is in line to be fined two weeks' wages.

He was linked with a move to Vasco da Gama in his homeland, although the club have played down suggestions they could sign the 21-year-old.

However, Lyon may be able to offer Anderson a route out of United after the player's representatives confirmed the interest from the French giants.

A spokesman for his agents Gestifute told The Sun: "We are working towards some authorisation with United.

"The subject could be closed this weekend."

There are suggestions that United will look to have the highly-rated goalkeeper Hugo Lloris included any deal which would see Anderson head to Stade Gerland.