SL Benfica midfielder João Neves is drawing interest from top European clubs this summer. Moreover, the 19-year-old is on Portugal’s UEFA Euro 2024 team, and the list of suitors could grow should he have a good tournament.
Neves is already on the radar of top European teams like Liverpool, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain. Understanding that the teenager is a hot commodity, Benfica doesn’t intend to let the player leave at a discount.
A recent report revealed that Benfica’s sporting director, Rui Costa, clarified that they would not entertain discussions for less than €100 million (£85 million). Still, this price tag is a tough one for a club like PSG to pay.
According to Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport, Luis Enrique is focusing on signing a midfielder as his top priority. The two sides have recently held discussions. However, finalizing a deal is proving difficult due to the major issue of Benfica’s high asking price, which exceeds €100 million.
🚨💣🇵🇹| BREAKING: João Neves is Luis Enrique’s PRIORITY midfield signing. The two parties have spoken recently.
A deal is complicated since the main problem remains Benfica’s asking price of more than € 100M. @FabriceHawkins pic.twitter.com/ynnmxv6ekP
— PSG Report (@PSG_Report) June 13, 2024
The 19-year-old made 55 appearances across all competitions last 2023-24 season while scoring three goals and registering two assists.
