Arsenal and Manchester United are anticipated to submit better offers for Joao Neves after Benfica turned down their initial £51 million proposals, according to Portuguese publication A Bola.

One of the top teenage midfielders in international football, the 19-year-old had a stellar debut season at Benfica. Neves solidified his position as a consistent starter out of the no. 6 role, and this summer, he may take on a more difficult task.

Benfica has reportedly already turned down £51 million offers for the highly-regarded midfield player from Man United and Arsenal, according to A Bola. Benfica is presently holding out for the player’s £102 million release clause, but the Portuguese team has acknowledged that no other team would be prepared to pay their current transfer asking price.

Neves has been a top target for the North Londoners this summer, and Arsenal is in the market for another midfield player with Thomas Partey expected to depart.

But according to the source, Man Utd are also reportedly very interested in Neves as they try to bolster their roster. As a result, it is anticipated that the two will return shortly with new offers for Neves.

enormous talent

Even at barely 19 years old, Neves has grown into a capable defensive midfield player. He has an impressive 90% pass completion rate in the most recent campaign. In addition to 6.4 recoveries, he won 6 duels and 2 tackles per league appearance. It is hardly surprising that he is drawing a lot of interest; Benfica may have to accept a lower price than his release clause.

In his season review last month, Benfica president Rui Costa said that the Portuguese teams need to sell players to stay solvent and out of difficulty with Financial Fair Play. This clearly indicates that the team may be considering a high-profile departure. Antonio Silva and Neves are their two best young players; the latter may try to get noticed this summer.

The source claims that United is reportedly working on a fresh bid for the wonderkid and intends to sign him for a contract worth between £70 and £80 million. Benfica may accept such an offer subject to payments. United won’t be winning the race by themselves, and they’ll need to outperform the Gunners to reach a transfer agreement.