Manchester United wants to sign Benfica star Antonio Silva
manchester united They are reportedly interested in signing SL Benfica star Antonio Silva in the coming years. transfer window, according to the transfer journalist Graeme Bailey.
Having endured a terrible campaign this season, the Red Devils are expected to revamp their squad ahead of next season. Attack and midfield have been mentioned as two positions that Erik ten Hag is willing to reinforce, but strengthening the defensive line by hiring a new defender is also on the Dutch coach's agenda.
A number of defensive options have been linked with a move to Old Trafford ahead of the summer window, with Jean-Clair Todibo, Jarrad Branthwaite and Gleison Bremer key United targets. But Silva is also reportedly on their radar.
Exterior wall has reported about HITC Silva is high on Man Utd's wish list to strengthen the backline and they have been closely monitoring his development of late ahead of making a potential move this summer.
The journalist further states that, along with Silva, Man Utd have identified Giorgio Scalvini and Branthwaite as serious options to strengthen their defensive line. Therefore, it remains to be seen if the Red Devils opt to take a concrete approach to signing any of them during the offseason.
Silva to Manchester United
Exterior wall He also claims that Man Utd have also been monitoring the development of Silva's teammate Joao Neves. Then, they could try to attack it to reinforce the engine room.
It has been suggested that Silva has a release clause of £87 million included in your current contract. Therefore, the Red Devils are likely to find it difficult to secure the Portuguese's signature if Benfica remain firm in their valuation. Man Utd could therefore be trying to persuade the Eagles to reduce the asking price to make this deal a reality.
Silva is a highly talented player and has the potential to become a top defender in the future. Therefore, he would be a big coup for Man Utd if they were to buy him.
However, it will be interesting to see if the record first division The champions may eventually manage to acquire Silva's service this summer to reinforce their defensive line.
