Manchester United are reportedly getting ready to ‘take a step ahead’ to signal SL Benfica star Antonio Silva this summer time, as per the Portuguese outlet O Jogo.
It has extensively been steered that having struggled with their defensive frailties within the lately concluded season, the Pink Devils want to revamp the backline within the upcoming window.
It has already been made official that Raphael Varane is about to depart the membership this summer time with Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans’ futures additionally hanging within the air in the mean time.
A plethora of defenders have been linked with a transfer to Previous Trafford with Jarrad Branthwaite, Jean-Clair Todibo and Marc Guehi being amongst them, however Silva is reportedly on their radar as effectively.
Whereas citing and translating the print model of O Jogo, Sport Witness has reported that Actual Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are desirous about signing the Portugal worldwide however the Pink Devils are ‘extra probably’ to ‘take a step ahead’ to get the deal performed this summer time.
Silva to Man Utd
The report additional claims that Silva has a £86m launch clause in his present deal and Benfica desire a payment near that sum, together with bonuses to let their star man depart. Due to this fact, the Pink Devils should splash an enormous payment to lure the 20-year-old to Previous Trafford this summer time.
After coming by means of Benfica’s youth system, the teen has showcased his qualities for his boyhood membership lately. Having displayed promising performances within the Portuguese top-flight, he has already secured his place in his nation’s star-studded squad at this tender age.
Silva is fast, sturdy, good within the air, snug taking part in out from the again, has an eye fixed for long-range passing, is environment friendly in defensive contributions and likewise reads the sport effectively. The Benfica star is deemed among the finest younger defenders in Europe so he might be a stable signing for Man Utd in the event that they buy him.
Nonetheless, it’s going to be attention-grabbing to see whether or not the file Premier League champions finally decide to make a concrete strategy to safe the 20-year-old’s signature within the upcoming switch window.
