Arsenal are in the hunt for Joao Neves with Liverpool and Manchester United also vying for the €120 million-rated midfielder.
According to Fichajes, Arsenal are also part of the equation for Joao Neves as Mikel Arteta eyes another high-profile midfield signing in the upcoming summer window. Liverpool and Manchester United are also considered suitors for the €120 million-rated midfielder, with Benfica keen to offer him a new deal.
Arsenal are interested in Joao Neves?
Arsenal will likely compete in the market for a new high-profile midfielder in the summer as Mikel Arteta sees another significant addition. Joao Neves had emerged on their list as reports before January suggested they were thinking of activating his €120 million release clause.
However, the Gunners are keen on the midfielder but may scrutinise their options and only then decide to invest big in the promising midfielder. Liverpool are also considered a suitor in the race for the €120 million-rated midfielder, who might face competition from Manchester City, with Pep Guardiola a big fan of the Portuguese international.
Neves has earned the reputation of a star midfielder of the future, with many drawing similarities between him and Manchester City star Rodri. Manchester United chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly green-lit a move for the highly-rated star ahead of the summer, which indicates the amount of interest the €120 million-rated midfielder has garnered.
Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester United will have a different appeal to a player like Neves, who might insist on a move should one of them make a firm approach. However, his massive release clause could prove problematic as Benfica might need to open their doors to negotiate on the fee.
Benfica to offer Neves a new contract?
Benfica or other Portuguese sides are sellers in this market, and the club might not stand in his way if the midfielder demands a move. However, in recent windows, the Liga side has shown persistence with their style of doing business, which includes holding out for full release clause values for some of their players like Enzo Fernandez.
Benfica are aware of the growing interest in Neves and is keen to offer him a new deal to increase his release clause from €120 million to €150 million. In that case, it would make life difficult for suitors like Arsenal and Liverpool while keeping the midfielder in the sights of the Manchester Clubs.
