Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a move for young Benfica midfielder Joao Neves next summer. The 19-year-old is becoming a familiar name in the Portuguese giants' squad and has already made 11 appearances so far this season.
His key performances for his club have started to catch the eye of European football fans but according to journalist Florian Plettenberg, United have been aware of his talents for some time.
It is claimed the Reds have been biding their time on Neves after he became a first team regular in the latter stages of last season and will be willing to make an offer for the teenager next summer.
However, there are a couple of hurdles standing in United's way. READ MORE: United's midfield revamp may be about to start READ MORE: Why Malacia has been absent for United Firstly, there are unnamed European clubs who are willing to provide competition to United to sign Neves and secondly, Benfica are currently protected from losing their prospect thanks to a £103m release clause, it is understood.
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