Manchester City are still in the running to sign highly-rated Benfica midfielder Joao Neves this summer, according to reports from Portugal.The talented youngster is expected to secure a big-money move this window after breaking into Benfica’s first-team. Neves, 19, has been linked with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain throughout the summer. He has a release clause worth around €120m (£100m) meaning his signature will come at a cost….READ FULL ARTICLE...READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
In the last seven days, it has emerged that United would prioritise a move for Manuel Ugarte to leave the door open for PSG to sign Neves. However, O Jogo is reporting that City are still keeping an eye on Neves’ signature.
Pep Guardiola already has a strong Portuguese contingent in his squad at the Etihad Stadium, with Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva, Matheus Nunes and Joao Cancelo all on the club’s books. PSG do remain the favourites to land Neves, but the report from Portugal has suggested that City remain in the race to sign the midfielder before the summer window closes.
Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid have turned their attention to City forward Julian Alvarez and made him their ‘first choice’ option to replace Alvaro Morata this summer.
Alvarez has just helped Argentina win back-to-back Copa America titles in the USA, but his transfer links have continued to rumble on regarding his future. Chelsea have reportedly registered an interest, but Atletico are now intent on signing him.
ESPN reports that the La Liga team have identified him as their top choice to replace Morata, who is on the brink of a move to AC Milan after aiding Spain in the European Championship.
While it’s suggested that City ‘will not make things easy for them’, Atletico are still considering the option of bringing the Argentinian in on a season-long loan.
Liverpool.com says: Well, the rich get richer. Arne Slot is already facing an uphill battle when it comes to competing with Manchester City, and now it seems the Premier League champions will only strengthen this summer.
City completing a deal for Neves, while Kalvin Phillips and Mathues Nunes show no signs of getting in the team despite costing upwards of $100million, shows Liverpool’s task is tougher than many anticipate….READ FULL ARTICLE
