Manchester United have been linked with a move for 19-year-old Benfica midfielder Joao Neves in recent months.
Joao Neves is a target for Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain as well. According to a report by A Bola via Sport Witness, the 19-year-old wants to join PSG over the two English clubs, and the development will come as a blow for them.
Neves has his heart set on a move to the Ligue 1 outfit, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done. Recent reports have claimed that PSG are closing in on signing the teenager, although an agreement has yet to be struck.
PSG need a quality midfielder this summer, and the Benfica star would be the ideal acquisition. He has the tools to develop into a top-class central midfielder, and a move to PSG would allow him to compete for major trophies.
Manchester United and Manchester City to miss out on Joao Neves
Meanwhile, Manchester United and Manchester City need a midfield controller as well. It will be interesting to see if they can bring in the right additions. Neves would have been a solid long-term investment for them. The youngster has the potential to improve further, and he could have been a key player for them for the foreseeable future.
Manchester United will be hoping to compete for the league title next season. They have a talented squad, and a club of their stature is expected to push for major trophies. Players like Neves would have certainly helped them compete with the biggest clubs in the country. It will be interesting to see if Manchester united can bring in a quality alternative.
Similarly, Manchester City should talk to bring in a quality midfield partner for Rodri. It remains to be seen how the situation develops in the coming weeks. PSG have already submitted a lucrative offer of around €70 million for the player, and they will look to seal an agreement with Benfica quickly.
Joao Neves has a release clause of around €120 million in his contract with Benfica, and the Portuguese outfit might look to hold out for more money. PSG certainly have the funds to pay a premium for Neves. Manchester United and Manchester City should look at other avenues to improve their midfield options this summer.
