Lucas Moura

So I am less optimistic about United signing Lucas Moura than last week when reports were buzzing all around twitter.  I still think we have a chance but Moura has said he won't announce where he will play until after the Olympics, which is interesting because this will be after August 1st, the deadline for Sao Paulo to maximize profits on a Moura sale.  I am completely clueless where this deal stands now.  Last week, I could have sworn we had him but now I am not sure.  There is also a lot of buzz surronding Robin van Persie joining Manchester United, which I would have never predicted a few months ago.