Manchester United has been informed that they must cough up €100 million to secure the signing of Joao Neves from Benfica, as reported by Corriere dello Sport. Manager Erik ten Hag has purportedly expressed interest in acquiring the young talent, leaving speculation as to whether the Red Devils will make a decisive move for the player during the January transfer window.
In other transfer news, Chelsea is said to be leading the race to sign Barcelona defender Balde in January. According to Sport, Mauricio Pochettino’s side has exhibited the most interest in the 20-year-old, who currently trails behind Joao Cancelo in the pecking order. The report also notes that Manchester City has expressed a desire to stay informed about the ongoing situation.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid is eyeing AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez as an alternative to Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies. Calciomercato reports that Real Madrid is keen on securing the services of Davies but has identified Theo Hernandez as a backup option if the deal falls through.
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In a rivalry between North London clubs, Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly set to compete with Arsenal for the signature of 18-year-old versatile Spaniard Yarek Gasiorowski from Valencia. Fichajes reports that Gasiorowski is gaining attention in the market ahead of the January transfer window, with both Spurs and Arsenal expressing interest in the Valencia wonderkid.