'Most complete of all' - The £100million prospect who could revolutionise Manchester United's midfield
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United's midfield is a conundrum that has puzzled Erik ten Hag for much of the season. Might the answer be found in a slight, 5ft 7in teenager tipped for the top and already making waves across Europe?
Joao Neves has been linked with a move to Old Trafford and the 19-year-old is a precocious talent who made his international debut for Portugal this week.
The midfielder has been a jewel in the crown of an exciting crop of Benfica youngsters who won the European Youth League in 2022.
The Portuguese giants are well versed in developing talent to export to the Premier League and since Enzo Fernandez departed for Chelsea in January, Neves has stepped in to fill the void with devastating effect. ALSO READ: Glazers keeping Ten Hag in the dark over Sir Jim Ratcliffe role at Man United ALSO READ: United injury news and return dates He has become a first-team regular this season and caught the eye in their opening two Champions League matches, even though both ended in defeat.
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