Benfica is determined to keep their midfield player in Portugal for at least another season, and if they are to let him go this summer, they are reportedly willing to pay up to £100 million.
Signing Neves seemed like a pipe dream, as Ratcliffe insisted that United will not be “held to ransom” during this transfer window.
However, MEN Sport understands the Reds could hold themselves an unexpected bargaining chip.
The Portuguese club are one of six who hold an interest in signing Mason Greenwood this summer. The winger is intended to be sold by United this summer after spending the entirety of last season on loan at Getafe.
With both parties looking to part ways, United reportedly value Greenwood at £40m.
Theoretically, the Reds could decrease the asking price for Neves significantly if they throw the winger into the deal as well.
Suddenly, £60m for a midfielder who is sure to have a promising future in football seems incredibly reasonable and with Ineos on the lookout for bargains this summer, it makes plenty of sense too
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