Manchester United have been linked with a summer move for 19-year-old Benfica midfielder Joao Neves in recent weeks.
Joao Neves is regarded as one of the best young midfielders in European football, and it is no surprise that high-profile clubs are keen on signing him. According to Le 10 Sport, PSG are keen on the 19-year-old midfielder as well, and they will compete with the Red Devils for his signature.
The Portuguese international has a €120 million release clause in his contract, and Benfica are unlikely to let him leave for cheap. It will be interesting to see if PSG or Manchester United are ready to pay up for him. The Red Devils have already failed with an offer to sign him.
Joao Neves is a prodigious young talent with a bright future ahead of him. He could develop into a world-class player with the right guidance, and PSG or Manchester United would do well to secure his signature.
The Ligue 1 champions need a quality midfield controller, and Neves certainly fits the profile. He will add greater control and defensive cover to the PSG midfield. He could be the ideal replacement for Manuel Ugarte, who is expected to leave the French outfit and join Manchester United this summer.
Meanwhile, Manchester United need a player with similar skill set as well. They need to find a quality partner for Kobbie Mainoo, and the 19-year-old seems like the ideal acquisition on paper. He has the technical attributes to thrive in the Premier League as well and he could develop into an indispensable asset for the club in the coming seasons.
Joao Neves will be tempted to join top clubs
The opportunity to join PSG or Manchester United could be quite attractive for the player, and he will want to compete for major trophies with them. However, his release clause could complicate matters. The two clubs are unlikely to agree to pay €120 million for Joao Neves this summer. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Benfica will have to lower their demands for the move to go through. With that said, the 19-year-old Portuguese international is highly rated within the club, and he has a long-term contract with them. They are under no pressure to cash in on the young midfielder right now.
