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Report: Manchester United's academy taking another look at Gabriel Martinelli

Phil Noble / Reuters

Gabriel Martinelli reportedly earned a second interview.

According to ESPN FC's Rob Dawson, Manchester United's academy coaches are taking a second look at Martinelli, who returned to Carrington as part of an ongoing trial from Ituano Futebol Clube, a club based in Brazil. The 16-year-old forward took part in a friendly between the Red Devils' youth and Lincoln City on Wednesday, replacing Nishan Burkhart in a 2-0 victory at Sincil Bank.

Ituano competes in the Brasileirao Serie D, the fourth level of Brazilian football.

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