It had been a while since Manchester United last got a mention in the Ruben Dias saga, but the Portuguese media is back naming the Red Devils today.
Newspaper Record is actually covering some claims from the Italian press, with Rai saying the defender prefers to join Atletico Madrid over Juventus.
It’s been said that his choice was communicated by Jorge Mendes to the Old Lady’s board, despite all the efforts the Serie A giants are making to sign the 21-year-old.
Then Record makes sure to recall that there’s a big race going on for the defender, and say they’ve already reported the interest from Manchester United as well.
The Premier League side are said to be in negotiations both for Dias as for João Félix.
Regarding Dias’ preference for Atletico Madrid, Record doesn’t go against that information.
What they do, though, is to recall that Benfica are only selling the defender for his €60m release clause. So his choice won’t really work in case the Colchoneros don’t pay that amount. Maybe that’s when Juventus and Manchester United will have a chance again.
