Benfica’s home page spoke up about rumors of working with Manchester United on the Joao Neves deal.
According to British media, Man Utd has been continuously monitoring Joao Neves in recent times and is ready to make a transfer move for this player. The Red Devils sent scouts to Portugal to observe Neves for many months.

Liverpool and Arsenal are also said to want Neves, according to 90min. However, Man Utd is the team that shows the most enthusiasm. The Old Trafford team was interested in Neves even at a younger level a year ago.

Man Utd identified this player as a potential replacement for Casemiro in the holding midfielder position. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Man Utd are indeed pursuing Neves. The fee for breaking Neves’ contract is up to 120 million euros.

In response to the rumors, Benfica had to issue a statement: “Benfica denies the existence of any transfer priority rights for Joao Neves.

In any case, Benfica has not started negotiations with Manchester United or any other club about Joao. We also have no intention of doing so.“