Benfica have no intention to sell Joao Neves in January despite speculation that has seen the Portuguese midfielder Joao Neves linked with a move to Manchester United.
Joao Neves has attracted lots of attention this season as he continues to star in Benfica’s midfield. The midfielder is now a regular in Portugal’s national team, with Premier League duo Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva expressing desire for their clubs to make a move when the transfer market reopens.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims United scouts have been tracking Neves this season, but striking a deal with Benfica will be a difficult task since there’s a similar clause in his deal as Enzo Fernandez – a €120 million buyout clause.
🔴🇵🇹 Benfica have no intention to open talks for João Neves in January despite Man United sending their scouts many times to track talented midfielder.
There’s same clause as Enzo Fernández one year ago into his contract: €120m. pic.twitter.com/jHdSJlhq71
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 20, 2023
Fernandez is currently at Chelsea but his big money move to Stamford Bridge materialised after Argentina won the World Cup in 2022. They haven’t had a good start to the season under Mauricio Pochettino and you won’t see them get the same level of scrutiny as United or Erik ten Hag.
Anyhow, earlier reports of scouting missions appear to be just that. United are keeping an eye on Neves, which makes perfect sense given his potential at the highest level.
Romano makes it clear that Benfica aren’t interested in doing business unless Neves’ valuation – albeit excessive – is respected.
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