Joao Neves is prepared to play for Manchester United, according to Bruno Fernandes.
The 19-year-old, who plays with Portugal’s captain Fernandes, has lately been linked to Man United.
Rumours from last week stated that the young player from Benfica is expected to sign this summer in a record-breaking deal.
The Mirror, which was cited earlier this month by the Daily Mail, claims that Sir Jim Ratcliffe could sanction a £100 million bid for Neves this summer.
Man United have followed Neves for more than a year
In the last 12 months, the Benfica wonderkid has been well-known following Enzo Fernandez’s then-record-breaking move to Chelsea. Coach Roger Schmidt threw the young Portuguese player into the deep end to replace the Argentine World Cup winner, and Neves hasn’t looked back.
A question concerning United’s interest in Neves has been posed to Fernandes, who is getting ready to join the Portugal team as the domestic season approaches an international break.
During an interview with Sport TV, a Portuguese television channel, Fernandes was questioned about Neves’ growth.
He said: “I don’t know if United rumours are true, but I know he is ready for that big jump.
“He is an excellent player, he’s with the national team… that’s also why the big clubs are after him.”
The Portugal international has impressed Man United
Neves, whose contract expires in 2028, has made 26 appearances in Primeira Liga this season, contributing to 13 clean sheets for Roger Schmidt’s team.
The Portugal international has played a pivotal part in Benfica’s title fight against Sporting CP by effectively handling the midfield.
Due to his outstanding club football performance, he was called up to the national team squad for the first time in October 2023, making his debut against Bosnia & Herzegovina.
