Man United set to complete a major €70m deal for PSG star Midfielder next week as João Neves Alternative -Report

Man United set to complete a major €70m deal for PSG star Midfielder next week as João Neves Alternative -Report

It’s excellent news for Manchester United because PSG is very close to landing Joao Neves, a talented player from Benfica. The Ligue 1 winners hope to finalize the trade by next week.

All parties to the agreement had constructive discussions on Thursday, going over specifics of the transfer.

Renato Sanches is one of the players PSG is proposing Benfica in exchange for Neves, in a package valued at €70 million, according to Fabrizio Romano.

According to the transfer journalist, the French powerhouses are gaining ground on the young player and intend to finalize a deal for the Portuguese star by the end of next week.

The 19-year-old has been one of Europe’s hottest talents since making his Benfica debut in 2022 and last season went to another level in Portugal.

The midfielder featured in an incredible 55 matches for the Lisbon-based outfit and that resulted in Neves earning a call-up to the Portugal squad for Euro 2024.

The signing of the Portuguese talent is a major coup for PSG but it is also good news for Man United, with the Manchester club still interested in signing Manuel Ugarte this summer.

Erik ten Hag is looking to add a new centre midfielder to his squad during the current market and Man United’s top target for the role is PSG’s Manuel Ugarte.

The Premier League club have already agreed personal terms with the player as the Uruguay international is keen on a move to Old Trafford, even though they won’t be competing in the Champions League this season.

PSG are said to want their €70m asking price matched to part ways with Ugarte this summer but as things stand, United are not willing to pay that figure for the 23-year-old.

Negotiations are still ongoing to complete Ugarte’s switch to Old Trafford and the news that PSG are close to signing Joao Neves may be good news for the Premier League club as the Ligue 1 champions may be willing to lower the Uruguayan’s price now that they have his replacement.