„Manchester United“ representatives will be in Portugal tonight to watch the match between Lisbon clubs „Sporting“ and „Benfica“, which are considered the most important in this season and the biggest league stars will meet at the „Jose Alvalade“ stadium.
The Portuguese newspaper „Record“ announced which teams' scouts will watch these matches. According to „Record“ data, „Manchester United“ scouts will watch „Benfica“ defender Renato Sanches, whose performance has been followed by „Red Devils“ for several months now.
The same newspaper states that this will be Renato Sanches' last Lisbon derby and in the summer he will spread his wings to Manchester and put on the „United“ jersey. It is confirmed that the player himself wants to take advantage of the last opportunity to beat the biggest opponents and make a strong impression in these matches by showing a great performance.
The transfer fee should amount to 40 million euros, but depending on R. Sanches' performance, the amount may increase by another 20 million euros. However, „Benfica“ president Luis Filipe Vieira wants to get a larger sum upfront, but would agree to lower the possible additional amount, which will depend on the form shown by the defender. The reason for this desire is simple - L. Felipe Vieira wants R. Sanches to become a record sale for „Benfica“, as Axel Witsel left the club for exactly the same sum of 40 million euros.
Other players linked to „Manchester United“ will also compete in these matches. They are Lisbon „Sporting“ duo William Carvalho and Islam Slimani.
Scouts from „Leicester City“, „Crystal Palace“, and „Everton“ should also join the „Manchester United“ scouts.
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