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Benfica midfielder and reported Manchester United goal Joao Neves has refused to verify whether or not he’ll keep together with his present membership past the summer time.
Neves has been broadly linked to United, with midfield an space of the pitch Erik ten Hag is known to be eager on bolstering.
There are doubts over Casemiro’s long-term future at Outdated Trafford, particularly with INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe coming in.
Kobbie Mainoo has been a revelation this season however it’s clear United want extra in the course of the park.
A earlier report coated by The Peoples revealed that INEOS are desperate to lean on their glorious relationship with Portuguese superagent Jorge Mendes to finish offers for a few of his high purchasers like Neves.
Fabrizio Romano defined that amidst quite a few stories outlining United’s admiration for the 19-year-old, nothing is superior and it’s nonetheless very early to find out the place the participant will find yourself.
In January, it was indicated that the 20-time English champions commenced talks over the signing of the promising star.
Neves is widely-rated and seen as a high prospect for the longer term. He has a buy-out clause of £103million (€120million) contained in his present deal.
Talking at a press convention forward of Benfica’s Europa League conflict in opposition to Toulouse, Neves was requested whether or not he would stay with the Liga Portugal giants.
He didn’t present a direct reply to the query.
The midfielder as an alternative stated, “I promise to do my greatest in each coaching session, in each sport, and I believe that’s one in every of my best qualities.”
“I’m targeted on Benfica and much more so on [Thursday’s] sport, which is the following one.”
“I believe I’ll do my greatest in each sport and in each coaching session.”
Neves has made a complete of 55 appearances for Benfica and registered three objectives and as many assists.