Following the current claims that Manchester United are interested in signing João Neves from Benfica, we now get to see some interest opinions coming from Portugal.
Mais Futebol today shares some words from CNN commentator Bruno Andrade, who explains why it’s possible that the Red Devils would pay €100m for the player.
The pundit starts by explaining that Neves is the only Benfica player who the Eagles can sell for the amount of his release clause. Even though they consider giving discounts for other talents, there’s no negotiation for the midfielder’s price.
Now comes the explanation for why Andrade believes the €100m could be paid by Manchester United.
The first factor is the Red Devils’ ‘desperation’ for big talents who can help them rebuild their team. Then comes Benfica’s ability to sell their youngsters for huge amounts. And there’s finally the decisive ingredient, which is Jorge Mendes handling the transfer.
The Gestifute chief is a master at big deals and it’s felt that he’d be able to deal with the move better than most, and will also be keen on a big transfer.
Even though there’s no certainty about Manchester United bidding for Neves, the Portuguese media shows big belief that the player would be ready for such a challenge. Also on CNN, pundit Nuno Farinha claims the Portuguese league may have become too small for him already, even though he’s just 19.
