The duo, who are representing their country at the Olympics, are attracting interest across Europe with Atletico Madrid also thought to have held talks with Santos.
Gabriel Barbosa has scored twice for Brazil at the OlympicsThiago Maia is also wanted by the Premier League duo
Maia, 19, is regarded as one of Brazil’s brightest youngsters and the defensive midfielder is wanted by both United and Chelsea once the Olympics is over.
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Leicester have already launched a £23m offer for Barbosa
Santos' president told Goal that he has been to both London and Spain to hold talks with each club. He said: "We had productive conversations.
"We didn't come to buy or sell players, neither in London or Madrid. We came to build up relationships.
"There weren't offers, but we did talk about partnerships. I talked to Manchester United, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid."
Santos' president has travelled to London to hold talks with both Manchester United and Chelsea
Barbosa, who has scored twice at the Olympics, has averaged a goal every other game for Santos in the league this season whilst Maia has become an important first team player for the Brazil side making 44 appearances since his first team debut in 2014.
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