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Manchester United have reportedly established contact with the brokers of Benfica defender Antonio Silva over a potential switch in the summertime.
Silva has been a long-standing goal for United and with the membership on the hunt for defensive reinforcement, switch hyperlinks have solely grown stronger.
It’s understood that the centre-back place is an space of the pitch Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are eager to bolster.
There are additionally doubts in regards to the long-term way forward for Raphael Varane, who’s attracting heavy curiosity from Saudi Arabia.
It’s believed that Casemiro and Varane are two gamers INEOS are desirous to get off the wage invoice as they’re thought of to be on the tail finish of their careers and never a part of the membership’s future.
Alongside Silva, the Crimson Devils have additionally been talked about to be in for the likes of Goncalo Inacio (Sporting Lisbon), Jean-Clair Todibo (OGC Good), Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton), Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer Leverkusen), Leny Yoro (Lille) and Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), simply to say just a few names.
United are additionally admirers of Silva’s midfield teammate, Joao Neves, however Benfica are apparently extra keen to half methods with Silva.
The defender has a €100m launch clause in his present deal.
A recent replace offered by O Jogo (by way of SportWitness), factors out that United not too long ago despatched scouts to watch Silva whereas in motion for Benfica.
United have watched him in “many contests” for membership and nation. The publication reveals that Erik ten Hag’s facet have been involved with Gestifute, the company which represents the 20-year-old.
The Premier League giants are regarded as getting ready a proposal to lure Silva to Outdated Trafford when the summer season switch window opens.
O Jogo additional states that Branthwaite and Atalanta’s Giorgio Scalvini characteristic on United’s checklist after Silva.
This season, Silva has made 35 appearances throughout all competitions. He has helped Benfica maintain 16 clear sheets and has scored two targets, each in Liga NOS.
