Man United identify “outstanding” Joao Neves Alternative due to £100m Asking price

Man United identify “outstanding” Joao Neves Alternative due to £100m Asking price

Adam Wharton earmarked as an alternative should Man United fail in their Joao Neves pursuit

Erik ten Hag’s preferred midfield duo of Christian Eriksen and Casemiro struggled for Manchester United last season as they were unable to adjust to the manager’s new high-transition style.

Both veterans appeared to have lost a step in speed; the Brazilian was sidelined by injury and even had a confrontation with the manager prior to the FA Cup final, and the Dane lost his spot after Kobbie Mainoo made an appearance.

Despite his recent “clear-the-air” conversations with the manager, United is allegedly open to trade both the former Real Madrid great and the Denmark international.

Joao Neves of Benfica has been mentioned as a major target by the Red Devils despite his expensive release clause because they need to reinforce in the middle of the park.

Midfield reinforcements
United had even submitted a €70 million offer for the teenager but the Portuguese club ended up rejecting the offer and now INEOS have decided to move on as per a recent report.

CaughtOffside have claimed that the 20-time English league champions have stumbled upon the perfect alternative — Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace.

He registered three assists as Oliver Glasner’s side played some scintillating stuff and eventually finished 10th. His displays even earned him a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s England senior team and he made his bow in a friendly against Bosnia.

The Old Trafford side have already signed Joshua Zirkzee and are currently trying to close the deal for Matthijs de Ligt of Bayern Munich.

“Benfica wonderkid Neves is one name on Manchester United’s list, while Crystal Palace ace Adam Wharton could be a cheaper alternative.

“Although Neves is appreciated by United and other top clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, sources have informed CaughtOffside that Benfica don’t seem prepared to budge on his €120m release clause, which could see interested clubs look elsewhere this summer.

“CaughtOffside understands that Wharton is another name in United’s sights after his impressive form at Palace in recent times, with the 20-year-old working his way into Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 England squad this summer