Manchester United have reporteldy submitted a €60 million offer to test Benfica’s resolve on 19-year-old target Joao Neves.
According to Record via Sport Witness, Manchester United have officially lodged a €60 million bid to sign Joao Neves. Benfica have rejected the apparent proposal as they await a sum closer to the midfielder’s €120 million release clause ahead of the summer.
Benfica reject Joao Neves bid
Joao Neves could be the next €100 million-plus sale that Benfica might conduct as they are bracing for top clubs to make approaches for the 19-year-old midfielder. The exciting midfielder, who plays deep in the defensive role for the Portuguese giants, has impressed in an otherwise dismal season for the Lisbon giants.
Several clubs are monitoring his situation, as Benfica is not overly worried about losing him. He’s such a player that they might be open to keeping him for another season before eventually agreeing to sell him, although they are expecting some bids to come in, with Manchester United one of those expected to make an offer.
The offer may have already come in, as the report insists the Red Devils have made a €60 million bid to test Benfica’s resolve on Neves. Their president, Rui Costa, has seemingly rejected the offer out of hand as he wants a sum close to his release clause, although the report does state that Benfica might accept €100 million.
Manchester United have scouted him well during the last few months, as their observers have reportedly recommended Joao Neves alongside a few other Benfica stars. However, they are far from his asking price, which may prove troublesome for the Red Devils, who may not have a large budget to play around with during the summer window.
Will Joao Neves fit in at Manchester United?
While there are no doubts about Joao Neves’ talents, there are some doubts about whether he would fit in at Manchester United or whether he is the right player for them to splash the money on. For instance, Casemiro could leave amid Saudi Arabia’s interest, and with that, they will not have a big experienced player in their ranks.
Now, Joao Neves might be seen as a midfield partner for Kobie Mainoo, and on paper, that is a very young pairing for a huge club like Manchester United. Hence, there are doubts whether the Red Devils should spend their limited budget on a talented yet inexperienced star like the 19-year-old target.
