Barcelona and Manchester United will face competition from Real Madrid for the services of 19-year-old midfield sensation Joao Neves.
According to a report by Real Madrid Exclusivo, Real Madrid are interested in acquiring the services of Joao Neves. The teenage defensive midfielder has already made quite a name for himself and is on the radar of multiple top clubs.
Los Blancos have him as a priority target, and they are ready to battle the likes of Barcelona and Manchester United to land the 19-year-old Benfica sensation at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Joao Neves making his mark at Benfica and the interest in him
Neves has been a part of Benfica since 2016. He came up the ranks at some pace and made it to their first team in the winter of 2023. The defensive midfielder has not looked back since getting promoted to their first team.
He has already established himself as a mainstay in the Portuguese club and has featured in 45 matches this term. His impressive performances have also earned him a place in the Portugal national team. The teenager’s consistent performances as a holding midfielder and his huge potential have put him on the radar of Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Manchester United have clear plans under the new ownership. They will focus on young players who can help them in the long run. With Casemiro on the decline, they want someone who can form a dependable partnership with Kobbie Mainoo. Neves is one of the names on their radar.
Barcelona are also quite keen on having the Portuguese sensation in their ranks. They have failed to cope with Sergio Busquets’s absence and are looking for an ideal replacement. While those are big boots to fill, Joao Neves has the quality to be his long-term replacement.
Manchester United and Barcelona face competition from Real Madrid
While Manchester United and Barcelona are keen, they will face competition from Real Madrid. Los Blancos have identified him as a priority target for the summer. They had other plans earlier, but it seemed things have changed, and they are not looking to ensure the Catalan giants do not end up signing the Portuguese generational talent.
Joao Neves is seen as a great reinforcement to help continue the renewal of their squad. With Luka Modric likely to leave at the end of the season, the youngster could take his place in the squad and pair up with some of the best young midfielders in the world. The team in white wants to get this deal over the line as soon as possible. They are aware of the interest in him and have no intentions of losing him.
