Transfer Talk: Manchester United interested in João Neves،
The summer transfer window is closed across Europe, but there are still moves afoot and plenty of gossip swirling. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
Manchester United keen to sign Benfica midfielder João Nevesaccording to Fabrizio Romano.
It has been reported that Premier League scouts were present at the recent league clash for Benfica’s 2-1 home win over Sporting CP on Sunday, with the Red Devils closely monitoring the 19-year-old ahead of a potential transfer. January.
The club are believed to be awaiting possible changes to the board, and that could happen soon – with ESPN sources recently revealing that Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s partnership could be announced during the current international break.
Neves has been a key player for Benfica this season, with form that also saw him make his senior international debut for Portugal last month when he came on as a substitute in the 5-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Paper gossip
– Arsenal and Liverpool interested in Brighton & Hove Albion striker Joao Pedroreports Ekrem Konur. The 22-year-old has been a standout performer since joining the Seagulls from Watford in the summer, and it appears his performances in the Premier League are starting to attract interest from clubs at the top of the table.
– Barcelona wants to sign João Felix permanently, specifies Sport. After a great season in La Liga so far, the Blaugrana have reportedly made the 24-year-old a priority for next summer, and they are considering extending Felix’s loan for another year with a clause making the move permanent if certain triggers are met. Manager Xavi Hernandez is also said to be keen to keep the on-loan Manchester City winger. João Cancelo.
– Juventus ready to make a move for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, writes the Daily Mail. After it was reported that the Bianconeri interested in the 23-year-old, the latest reveals how representatives of the Serie A club have already made contact with the Red Devils to discuss the possibility of a loan deal.
– Discussions are planned by USMNT midfield representatives Weston McKennie and Juventus over a new contract, reveals Calciomercato. The 25-year-old, who was previously considered for a possible move out of Bianconeri summer, has earned the trust of manager Massimiliano Allegri this season, with numerous performances in midfield as well as at right-back.
– In other Juventus news, the Serie A club are reportedly ready to part ways with the winger Samuel Iling-Junior in January, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The 20-year-old has represented England at youth international level and has recently been linked with interest from Tottenham. It is reported that the Bianconeri would accept an offer of 15 million euros to allow him to leave the club.
