Gary Neville hopes the furore surrounding Bebe's arrival at Manchester United will relent, allowing the youngster to flourish.

The Portuguese winger was a virtual unknown before United splashed out £7million to take him to Old Trafford back in August.

Such a hefty price tag has helped to raise expectations, with the 20-year-old now under pressure to deliver on his promise.

He has been restricted to just one substitute outing in the Carling Cup so far, offering supporters little opportunity to judge the new recruit.

He is, however, believed to be a hot prospect for the future, with Sir Alex Ferguson having made a habit of unearthing hidden gems down the years.