Man Utd, Man City snubbed by elite midfielder as Red Devils close in on alternative transfer

Manchester United and Manchester City are big admirers of Benfica midfielder Joao Neves but are set to miss out on him this summer, per reports.

The 19-year-old is considered one of the most exciting young talents in Europe and a host of top clubs have been keeping an eye on his situation.Neves has already nailed down a consistent spot in Benfica’s starting XI, having made 55 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring three goals and making two assists.As previously reported, both Man Utd and Man City have been considering offers for the teenager but his €120m (£100.7m) release clause has made things difficult.Fresh reports from Portugal claim that Neves will NOT leave Benfica for the Premier League, but a switch to Paris Saint-Germain is on the cards.The French giants have lodged a bid of €70m (£59m) and Man Utd have allegedly matched that offer, both of which Benfica have rejected.However, the player’s mind is made up and it’s claimed he’s ‘snubbing Man Utd as well as Man City.’The report claims Neves ‘is not considering’ offers from the Premier League clubs as he ‘only wants to play for PSG,’ with the offer of a ‘huge salary’ tempting him.The futures of Scott McTominay and Christian Eriksen are also in doubt, so the Red Devils may opt to bring in more than one new centre-mid this summer.PSG star Manuel Ugarte is now the man Ashworth is focusing on, with personal terms with the Uruguayan international already agreed.There have been conflicting reports over how much Ugarte will cost, with some claiming his price tag has been set at £38m, whereas others suggest Man Utd will have to pay as much as £50m.Neves will be Ugarte’s replacement at PSG and everything points towards Man Utd signing Ugarte in the near future.Reports suggest that Erik ten Hag’s side also made a last-minute attempt to hijack Aston Villa’s £50m move for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana.This suggests that Man Utd are indeed looking to sign two new midfielders, but it’s likely that Casemiro’s future will have to be resolved before they do so.Manchester United and Manchester City have shown strong interest in Benfica midfielder Joao Neves, but it seems they will miss out on him this summer. Neves, considered one of Europe’s top young talents, has a €120m (£100.7m) release clause that has complicated potential moves. Despite bids from both Manchester clubs, Neves appears set to join Paris Saint-Germain, having favored their offer.

Manchester United, facing doubts about the futures of Scott McTominay and Christian Eriksen, are now focusing on PSG’s Manuel Ugarte, with personal terms already agreed. Reports suggest conflicting price tags for Ugarte, ranging from £38m to £50m. Additionally, United attempted to hijack Aston Villa’s £50m move for Everton’s Amadou Onana, indicating their intent to bolster their midfield with multiple signings. The resolution of Casemiro’s future might also play a role in these transfer activities.