Dede flattered by Man Utd interest

Reports have suggested United could bring in Dede as a long-term replacement for Rio Ferdinand.

“No offer has come yet,” he told Globo Esporte.

“I am glad to be compared to a great defender like Ferdinand, but I am only focused on Vasco.

“I was at the national team when a reporter asked me if I will join Juventus.

“I said I like them as they are a big European team, but at this point I am focused only on Vasco.

“If I leave, it will be in a more distant future. Rumours do not affect me.”

Benfica and Juventus are also reportedly keen on Dede.