Brazil international talks £18.6m agreement to join Manchester United

ROBERTO FIRMINO has played down talk that he has agreed to join Manchester United this summer.

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Recent reports claim that the Red Devils have struck an £18.6million deal for the Hoffenheim star following his exploits in the Bundesliga this season.

Firmino is contracted to the German outfit until 2017, but it is believed that he will leave for a bigger challenge after becoming a regular in Dunga's Brazil team.

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I have a contract with Hoffenheim until 2017 and I'm fine here

Roberto Firmino

However, the playmaker has been quick to refute suggestions of an agreement with United, adding that he's only concentrating on his football for the time being.

Firmino explained: "I have a contract with Hoffenheim until 2017 and I'm fine here. I grew up a lot with this club. Now I just think about Hoffenheim."

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Roberto Firmino has been linked with Man Utd in recent times

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