Manchester United have moved a step closer to signing Benfica wonderkid Joao Neves thanks to a loan deal that will see Alvaro Fernandez move to Portugal until at least the end of the season. Spain U21 international Fernandez will join Benfica until the summer, Man Utd confirmed on Tuesday. Manchester United have moved a step closer to signing Benfica wonderkid Joao Neves with a loan deal that will see Alvaro Fernandez move to Portugal until at least the end of the season. Spain U21 international Fernandez will join Benfica until the summer, Man Utd confirmed on Tuesday. However the teenager move to Portugal marks the Red Devils’ move towards Joao Neves. Manchester United defender Alvaro Fernandez has signed a loan deal with Portuguese giants Benfica until the end of the season, the Old Trafford club confirmed. Man Utd is among the wonders. The implications of this deal go beyond the development of the talented teenager. Man United top midfield signing of the summer is Neves, who has four years left on his Benfica contract and a €120m release clause the same figure as Enzo Fernandez, the man he replaced in midfield.
The Old Trafford side are hoping to build a positive relationship with Benfica to facilitate a move for the 19-year-old sensation.
There is also hope that they will not have to pay the player’s release fee and they can start negotiations with the Portuguese side for the player, whose transfer value is estimated at €20 million..
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