Manchester United had sent scouts to watch 19-year-old target Joao Neves in action again, which makes their interest apparent.
According to Record via Sport Witness, Manchester United scouts were present to watch Joao Neves again in action. The Red Devils are making their interest in the 19-year-old target all the more apparent with these frequent visits to Portugal to watch the midfielder as a summer move seems likely.
Manchester United scout Joao Neves, again
Manchester United are one of the top clubs with an admiration for Joao Neves ahead of the summer window. The Portuguese teenager has a massive €120 million release clause in his Benfica contract, which may only prevent clubs from making the move.
However, the Red Devils are prepared to pay big for the 19-year-old target and beat off massive competition for his signature. Real Madrid and Barcelona are also interested, but Manchester United and fellow Premier League sides make a compelling case for the Benfica star to consider.
Manchester United had been scouting the 19-year-old target for some time now, and as per the report, they had sent observers again to watch the midfielder in action against Sporting CP in a cup game. These frequent visits only give the media fuel to confirm that the Red Devils are indeed interested in the 19-year-old target, which could make a big story ahead of the summer.
Manchester United are keen to build a new team under INEOS, and they have planned for some exciting signings ahead of the summer. Central midfield remains a high priority for the new stakeholders, and someone like Neves certainly boosts their profile and offers an option for the long-term future.
Manchester United faces Joao Neves competition
The Red Devils continue to make a compelling case for Neves to consider ahead of the new season, but the 19-year-old will have many other big clubs chasing his signature. For instance, Arsenal and Liverpool are interested, while Manchester City has a credible interest.
Neves could also prioritise a move to a Champions League club, meaning Manchester United must make it into the top four to stand a chance to sign the 19-year-old target.
