Man Utd ‘exploring separate Benfica switch’ as stance on signing Ramos emerges

Manchester United are curious about pursuing the signing of Benfica gem Joao Neves, in keeping with experiences in Italy. The Red Devils have been constantly linked with striker Goncalo Ramos up to now six months nevertheless it seems he isn’t the one Benfica participant of admiration in the summertime switch window.

Ramos caught the attention on the World Cup in Qatar when he netted a hat-trick for Portugal of their 6-1 drubbing of Switzerland after changing Cristiano Ronaldo within the beginning XI.

Yet United are but to blink within the race for the 22-year-old, who’s now being marketed by super-agent Jorge Mendes.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, 18-year-old midfielder Neves is now of curiosity and United may look to discover a deal for the gifted teenager.

Neves has slowly however certainly made his manner into the primary crew after becoming a member of Benfica’s youth ranks again in 2016 from their Algarve academy facet.

He has additionally been capped at U15 and U19 degree by Portugal and is shortly rising as one of many Primeira Liga’s brightest abilities.

The defensive midfielder, who may play in different midfield positions, performed 17 instances within the Portuguese top-flight final season whereas additionally that includes within the Champions League 3 times.

United are open to strengthening their midfield choices this summer time whereas they’re additionally at all times open to signing gamers for the longer term.

Neves ticks each packing containers as he has an extremely excessive ceiling whereas additionally boasting expertise inside the senior recreation.

Benfica are at all times open to doing enterprise with different European golf equipment as they’ve a historical past of overturning mega earnings because of their gorgeous academy and recruitment report.

Reports in Portugal recommend Benfica president Rui Costa can envisage United shelling out enormous cash for his or her talismanic ahead Ramos.

Ramos has stuffed the void of Darwin Nunez following his £85m switch to Liverpool final summer time and now The Eagles will command the same charge.

Ex-AC Milan midfielder Costa is claimed to consider the Red Devils could be ready to desk simply shy of £70m for the Portugal worldwide frontman.

But to date this window, United have proven enormous reluctance to pay wherever near that determine for a brand new No.9.

Harry Kane, Randal Kolo Muani and Victor Osimhen have all been deemed out of monetary attain with United additionally focusing on different signings together with a brand new goalkeeper.

Paris Saint-Germain are additionally curious about Ramos and it has been speculated that Benfica have already just lately turned down a bid.

United are at present prioritising the arrival of Mason Mount as talks proceed behind the scenes with Chelsea.