Manchester United transfers: Benefica’s 18-year-old defender Antonio Silva has been attracting the heavyweights of Europe. Manchester United and PSG are among the top horses to sign the Portuguese. The Red Devils have been scouting the teenager for a month now. Meanwhile, PSG has been reportedly impressed with his performance against them in the UEFA Champions League. For more transfer-related news follow InsideSport.IN
Manchester United transfers: Manchester United and PSG Set to BATTLE for Benfica wonder kid Antonio Silva – Check Out
The teenager is having his breakthrough season with Benefica. Due to unfortunate injuries in the squad, Silva has been handed a more mature role at the Portuguese side. He has been performing on the top tier with vigor. Starting 12 matches for Benefica, the center-back is still to taste defeat. He was influential in their 1-1 draw against PSG. According to French media outlet Le10sport, PSG has been officially interested in teenager ever since.
Manchester United transfers: Manchester United and PSG Set to BATTLE for Benfica wonder kid Antonio Silva – Check Out
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However, the huge release clause of Silva is a problem for the interested clubs. The player has a whopping 100 million release clause in his contract with Benefica. The contract also binds him to Benefica till the summer of 2027. The teams will have to bid at least nearly 90 million to buy him from the Portuguese club. According to French reports, PSG is preparing a 90 million bid for teenager. Manchester United is also in the race to sign the center-back. The two heavyweights will lock horns in the upcoming transfer window to secure the young Portuguese.
La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona are also reportedly interested in the teenager. However, they are thrown off by the huge release clause of the player. Antonio Silva is looking for his first international call in Fernando Santos’s squad in the upcoming Qatar World Cup.
Manchester United transfers: Manchester United and PSG Set to BATTLE for Benfica wonder kid Antonio Silva – Check Out
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