In accordance with O Jogo (through SportWitness), Manchester United are particularly eager on signing Benfica midfielder Joao Neves through the summer time switch window.
The Purple Devils at present have Casemiro, Scott McTominay, Sofyan Amrabat and Kobbie Mainoo as their defensive midfield choices. Among the many quartet, Amrabat is anticipated to go away when his mortgage deal expires this summer time.
In the meantime, there are doubts over the futures of Casemiro and McTominay and one among them could possibly be bought. The previous appears a probable candidate to move for the exit door amid his disappointing second season with Man United.
O Jogo now report that Neves could possibly be on his method out of Benfica with some world giants and ‘particularly’ United mentioned to be ‘very decided’ to signal him.
The midfielder has a launch clause value £102 million in his contract and it’s reported that Benfica might maintain it as a reference for negotiations this summer time.
Big potential
Neves has developed into top-of-the-line younger defensive midfielders in world soccer. He has been good together with his shut ball management and distribution from the no.6 place for the Primeira Liga giants.
Together with his glorious progress, Benfica appear to be bracing for his potential exit. United are one among his fundamental admirers and will swoop for his companies this summer time as they appear so as to add extra high quality of their midfield.
Neves can be a top-notch signing for United. He’s a robust ball-playing midfielder who likes to have interaction in tackles and duels. He doesn’t lose possession simply and has the tempo to make ball recoveries.
Regardless of his tender age, the wonderkid could possibly be seen as an improve on Casemiro and McTominay. Casemiro has regarded a shadow of himself this season whereas McTominay has hardly impressed defensively.
It’s unlikely that United will afford the £102 million launch clause and a deal might depend upon whether or not Benfica are prepared to barter.
Benfica might not present a lot of a reduction as there will likely be loads of competitors for a participant described as ‘glorious‘ by Bruno Fernandes.
