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'Impossible' - Manchester United learn Benfica transfer stance amid Joao Neves links
13.05.2024 - 06:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Benfica are reportedly unlikely to let Joao Neves leave for a lower fee than his release clause amid reports linking the midfielder with a summer move to Manchester United.
The 19-year-old's solid displays in Portugal have attracted interest from the Premier League, with Liverpool and Chelsea among the clubs reportedly holding an interest in him. United have been heavily linked with him since the January transfer window.
Neves has spent his entire career so far at Benfica, having risen through the club's youth system. After extending his contract last summer until 2028, he now has a release clause of £86million (€100m).
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According to Mais Futebol journalist Bruno Andrade, Neves is the only player Benfica won't entertain offers below his release clause. With Neves set to represent Portugal in the Euro 2024 next month, the Portuguese outfit are confident that will increase their chances to secure a potential transfer.
"If there is one player that Benfica won’t negotiate for less than the release clause is Joao Neves. Other players like Antonio Silva, Anatoliy Trubin, Benfica believe they can negotiate below their release clause but Joao Neves is different.
"He either leaves the club if his release clause is met or he stays. The board knows that his involvement in the Euro 2024, will increase their chances of getting the full asking price for him so it's justified. United’s possible desperation [to sign promising talents] and the way in which Benfica profits well from selling their main academy players, means nothing is impossible along with
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