Man United ‘let PSG outbid them in transfer race for £100m Benfica Wonderkid’ which could help them land another target

Man United ‘let PSG outbid them in transfer race for £100m Benfica Wonderkid’ which could help them land another target

Man Utd are being linked with a host of high-profile names in the summer transfer window

Manchester United has chosen not to make a significant bid for Joao Neves, a midfield player for Benfica, which would have allowed them to sign Manuel Ugarte, a top player for Paris Saint-Germain.

The Red Devils, coming off a disappointing 2023–24 season, are eager to add players to their roster this summer.

It’s possible that Christian Eriksen and Casemiro are leaving Old Trafford to create room for new players.

Additionally, Erik ten Hag has been connected to a transfer for 19-year-old Neves of Benfica in Portugal.

Neves scored three goals and provided two assists in 55 outings for his team last season.

Although he appears destined to join PSG rather than Manchester United, he also played 77 minutes for his nation at Euro 2024.

Ojogo claims that the Ligue 1 winners are getting ready to offer £75million plus an unnamed player to sign Neves.

That is a huge increase on the £50m Man Utd put on the table, as per Abola.

Man Utd won’t attempt to match that deal, instead focusing on Uruguay star Ugarte, 23, who helped his country to the semi-finals of the Copa America, reports claim.

The defensive midfielder started 21 of PSG’s league matches last season, providing three assists.

But he may be allowed to leave the French capital should Luis Enrique’s side secure Neves’ signature.

They are looking at signing defenders Leny Yoro and Jarrad Branthwaite from Lille and Everton, as well as Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt.

PSG and Netherlands playmaker Xavi Simons is also being linked with Man Utd after an impressive Euros campaign