Rulani Mokwena's Wydad Athletic Club are now reportedly in talks to sign a promising Brazilian starlet.
Red Castle president Hicham Ait Menna is in Brazil trying to broker a deal with top-flight side SC Corinthians for 20-year-old midfielder Pedro Henrique de Assis, according to Moroccan news site El Botola.
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It is claimed the South African tactician travelled with the club chief in a bid to convince the Brazilian side to sell the star, who is also known as Pedrinho, to the African outfit.
It is believed the Botola Pro 1 club has "made significant progress" in the ongoing negotiations, while it has also been suggested that Corinthians have shown some flexibility in the talks between the two parties.
It is understood the Brazilian side wants to benefit from any potential future sale of the player by including a sell-on clause in the deal.
The attacking midfielder made 20 appearances for Corinthians' U20 side across all competitions so far this season, scoring seven goals in the process.
Wydad have confirmed that Ait Menna and Mokwena, along with vice-president Issam Laasal, attended a league encounter between Botafogo and Flamengo during their stay in the country.
"Wydad Athletic Club, represented by its president, vice-president and coach, had the honour of responding to a special invitation from the president of Botafogo during the crucial match against Flamengo," the Moroccan club said on its official Facebook account.
"An encounter marked by brotherly exchanges between two football giants."
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Reports suggest that Ait Menna and Botafogo president Durcesio Mello discussed the possibility of the two clubs joining forces in a partnership that would benefit both sides on a sporting, technical and marketing level.