Breaking News: Bruno Fernandes gives Man Utd green light to complete £100m transfer – “He is ready”

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes (Image: Getty Images)

Joao Neves, a Portugal international, has been linked to Manchester United, and the team’s captain, Bruno Fernandes, believes the teenager is prepared for a move to a major league like the Red Devils.

Joao Neves is “ready” to make a major move this summer, according to Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. The midfield player is being pursued by a number of teams, including the Red Devils.

Since joining Benfica’s first team the previous season, Neves has proven himself, and the 19-year-old has already been awarded three caps for Portugal. According to reports, United is prepared to spend about £100 million for Neves this summer. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club’s new co-owner, has stated that midfield needs to be strengthened.

When Fernandes was away on international duty, he was questioned about Neves’ possible transfer to Old Trafford by Portuguese broadcaster Sport TV. “I don’t know if United rumours are true, but I know he is ready for that big jump,” replied Fernandes.

“He is an excellent player, he’s with the national team… that’s also why the big clubs are after him.” Fernandes has expressed a desire to play alongside Neves for United on previous occasions.

He stated in November that “the Man United coach has to be the one who says whether he has a place or not.” “He’s a fantastic player, but I’m not sure if he would fit in or not. It is contingent on the coach and his concepts.

However, he’s a great kid and player who is highly professional; wherever he goes, he will have a bright future. If only he could be at my side. since he is talented and has a promising future.

That is dependent upon him. The best for him is what I really want.” The teenager has long been a target for United, and Benfica even responded in January to rumors that they had first dibs on Neves with a statement of their own.

“Sport Lisboa e Benfica denies the existence of any right of first refusal over its player João Neves,” they continued. “Under no circumstances has Sport Lisboa e Benfica entered into talks with Manchester United or any other club about this player from its youth academy – nor does it intend to do so – so any information to the contrary is false.”

Following the confirmation of his agreement to buy a minority stake in the team, Ratcliffe has already made a number of changes, including hiring Omar Berrada from Manchester City to take over as United’s new chief executive.

After Newcastle put Dan Ashworth on gardening leave, he is also on the verge of taking over as director of football, and a task force has been established to make decisions regarding Old Trafford’s future.