The young Portuguese midfielder, Joao Neves, isn’t just another promising talent but also an integral part of SL Benfica this season. Despite being just 19 years old, Neves reflects a glimpse of a mature player who has the leadership qualities and ability to change the tempo of the game whenever they want.
Neves has been in top form and is regarded as a future prospect. The Portuguese youngster is currently a hot prospect in the market, with top clubs ready to send their bids for this young lad. Whispers suggest that a Premier League giant has made their move for this young kid.
Manchester United reportedly set to break bank for Joao Neves
The long-storied relationship between Manchester United and the Portuguese player continues. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who has recently acquired the 25% stake at Manchester United, is now ready to follow a similar script. As per reports, Manchester United is ready to break the bank for the Portuguese wonderkid.
According to SkySports, Manchester United are on their way to bid £100 million for Benfica star Joao Neves. Since the arrival of Jim Ratcliffe, there have been numerous changes in Manchester United. Even though Manchester United have a pretty good midfield, Ratcliffe wants to bring another great player, as the future of Eriksen and McTominay still remains uncertain.
Manchester United’s form this season has been more of a rollercoaster ride. With a lot of injuries, Erik Ten Hag hasn’t been able to field his strongest lineup in most of the matches. Even though Mainoo, Bruno and Casemiro have been in top form and have impressed lately, Sir Jim Ratcliffe still wants the young Benfica starlet at the theater of dreams in order to blend the young blood with established brilliance.
Joao Neves’ 2023/24 season so far
The Benfica wonder kid has taken the Portuguese League by storm. Being just 19 years old, Joao Neves has already made a lasting impact in his debut season. The young Portuguese has established himself as the first choice pick for the 2023–24 season.
Joao Neves has played a total of 43 games across all competitions, logging over 3,317 minutes. Joao Neves has been playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation, acting as the deep-lying defensive playmaker. He has scored a total of 2 goals and 2 assists in his debut season. Following his impressive performance, the 19 year old was also called to the Portugal national team in Oct 2023, where he made his debut.
The young kid is surely a magical player, and with reports swirling, this could be the first signing in the Sir Jim Ratcliffe era. However, Manchester United has to keep in mind the profit and sustainability rule and try not to breach it, as it can cause them hefty penalties like those faced by Everton.
