Manchester United are reportedly set to open talks with Benfica to signal Joao Neves.
The 19-year-old midfielder, who already has three senior Portugal caps to his title, has been strongly linked with a transfer to Old Trafford in current months. He’s impressed within the holding function for membership and nation.
According to the Mirror, United at the moment are able to make their first transfer by initiating negotiations for Neves. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is claimed to be decided to enhance their recruitment as his staff get to work this 12 months.
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Their first switch goal definitely strikes away from the high-profile strategy that has proved far as a rule to be a failure during the last decade. But signing Neves, who is taken into account one among Europe’s prime younger abilities, will likely be no straightforward feat.
Benfica correctly tied him down with a contract till 2028 simply final summer season, together with a €120million (£103m) buy-out clause – similar to they did with Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez. The Portuguese membership have the most worthwhile academy in Europe since 2014.
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And their former chief scout Jose Boto reckons Neves will likely be including to that, predicting in November he’ll be “worth a lot” come the summer season. He advised Record: “I’m not surprised that all the big European clubs are paying attention.
“Benfica might earn some huge cash sooner or later along with his sale. There’s little doubt in my thoughts that, no matter Benfica’s season, he’ll be price quite a bit on the finish of the 12 months.
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“At his age, he combines talent with impressive dynamism in midfield and above-average maturity, something he demonstrates with every performance he makes.
“He reveals that he is able to play on the highest stage and has an enormous scope for development. He’s a participant who impresses and whose faults are onerous to search out.”
Benfica head coach Schmidt has dominated out any gross sales this month. They and United have already been in discussions over a mortgage for Red Devils left-back Alvaro Fernandez forward of a £8.5million switch, the report provides.