Manchester United ‘hold talks with Benfica around wonderkid Joao Neves’ – dubbed ‘Bruno Fernandes 2.0’ – and could steal a march on Chelsea because of the Enzo Fernandez saga
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Manchester United are reportedly in talks with Benfica in excess of 18-calendar year-aged wonderkid Joao Neves – who has been dubbed ‘Bruno Fernandes 2..’
The Portugal Beneath 21 midfielder created 20 very first-team appearances in 2022-23 as element of a breakthrough marketing campaign at the Estadio da Luz.
The Sunshine report that United have held some discussions more than a possible offer with Neves keen to perform in the Premier League.
But any move may possibly have to wait 12 months for the reason that Benfica really don’t want to sell Neves just nonetheless. That may adjust if the reigning Portuguese champions exit the Champions League just after the team phase.
Studies say Chelsea are also intrigued in the teen and have created their very own tactic.
Manchester United are reportedly in talks with Benfica more than 18-12 months-outdated wonderkid Joao Neves
Benfica’s Neves (right) can operate as a central midfielder or a defensive midfielder
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Having said that, it is believed the way Chelsea taken care of final January’s pursuit of £107m midfielder Enzo Fernandez could have made Benfica reluctant to offer with them.
United have been remodeled when they signed Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020 and he is now their captain getting scored 65 objectives in 188 video games for the club.
Whilst Fernandes moved at a much older age, Neves would hope to make a comparable impression at Outdated Trafford if a go transpired.
Neves has a different profile to Fernandes, nonetheless, actively playing typically as a defensive midfielder or a central midfielder, with tackling and interceptions a strength.
That is precisely what United have to have at the instant to present aid for Casemiro, who appeared stretched in their opening two Premier League video games against Wolves and Tottenham.
Erik ten Hag will hope to indicator an additional defensive midfielder in advance of Friday night’s transfer deadline.
Neves has drawn comparisons to United captain Bruno Fernandes (still left) for his qualities
Erik ten Hag would like to sign a defensive midfielder right before the transfer window closes
Benfica’s unhappiness at how Chelsea purchased Enzo Fernandez may perhaps sway the Neves final decision
Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat is one particular solution but the Italian club aren’t keen on a bank loan offer for the reason that they want a permanent cost. They would look at a loan deal with an obligation to acquire.
Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch, also preferred by Liverpool, is another chance but he has agreed private conditions with the Anfield club.
