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Eager to ensure United have their best possible chance of defending their Barclays Premiership title, Ferguson has already virtually sealed a deal to get Owen Hargreaves from Bayern Munich.

And late on Wednesday night, the Red Devils confirmed brilliant young duo Anderson and Nani would also be part of their squad next season.

The double signing is a major coup for the Old Trafford outfit as most of Europe's top clubs, including Real Madrid and Chelsea, have been linked with at least one of their new faces at some point over the last few months.

Nineteen-year-old Anderson is already viewed as one of the top young talents in the world.

The Porto midfielder was crowned player of the tournament at the 2005 Under-17 World Championships and is part of Brazil's squad for this summer's Copa America, a remarkable elevation even if the Samba stars' main men, Ronaldinho and Kaka, are missing the event in Venezuela.

United have been on the case of Nani for some time but appeared to have been thwarted in their attempts to sign him when it was suggested the 20-year-old was ready to extend his stay with Sporting Lisbon.

However, the proposed contract remained unsigned, allowing Ferguson to step in and snap up the Portugal international. Ferguson will cross his fingers and hope his new arrivals enjoy the same kind of success as the last player he signed from the country, footballer of the year Cristiano Ronaldo.

"Manchester United is delighted to announce it has agreed terms in principle with FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon for the purchase of the registrations of Anderson and Nani," read a club statement.

"Personal terms have been agreed and a formal announcement will take place once the necessary administrative procedures, including medicals, have been completed."