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Manchester United have made some massive signings this summer, making a real statement on the club’s desire to return to the top of world football.
Already this summer, the Red Devils have signed “generational talent” Leny Yoro to rebuild their defensive line-up.
United have also signed Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna with the Dutch striker getting alot of attention from across Europe.
Now Erik ten Hag’s side are reportedly on the brink of signing Chido Obi-Martin, one of the top young prospects in Britain, with the 16-year-old joining from the Arsenal academy.
But even United’s current targets send a message of a stronger class of Red Devils.
Alongside Yoro, United are looking to sign Ajax’s youngest captain ever, Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich. The centre-back’s time as captain for the Dutch club was highly successful having won the Eridivisie league cup and Toto KNVB Beker cup.
One massive target has been Benfica’s wonderkid, Joao Neves who’s on course to be an absolute force to be reckoned with.
Now, sports journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that one of United’s transfer targets is set to move this week.
Joao Neves signs for €70 million
Romano has give his famous “here we go” on Joao Neves departure from Benfica, with the midfielder set to complete a medical assessment and sign his contract this week.
The deal that will see Neves move from Benfica to Paris Saint-Germain is set to be a fee of €60 million with €10 million in add-ons, also seeing Renato Sanches go the other way on loan.
The deal is reportedly being signed right now between the clubs.
Whilst this does mean that United have missed out on one of their targets, it could well have a positive knock on for one of their their deals.
The Red Devils are actively pursuing PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte, with personal terms agreed and all that’s left is to agree a transfer fee. The two clubs are set to be meeting this week to discuss Ugarte’s move as well as a move for Jadon Sancho the other way.
This could well accelerate the Ugarte deal, with PSG now needing to make a sale to complete any further transfers this summer.
Dan Ashworth was already stalling on the deal in hope of the player’s price tag falling from £59 million as the summer goes on, with Ugarte unlikely to feature in Luis Enrique’s regular line up at Parc de Princes.
Now, the Neves deal could give United extra leverage in the conversations around a fee for the Uruguayan midfielder.
João Neves to Paris Saint-Germain, here we go! Deal being signed right now between clubs.
€60m fixed fee, €10m add-ons and Renato Sanches to Benfica on loan.
João set to travel to Paris for medical, had to be this week… and will be this week.
First signing, done. pic.twitter.com/4c3Tcbl4hL
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 31, 2024
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