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Fabrizio Romano writes that Man United scouts studied game-tying scorer Joao Neves in anticipation of the upcoming transfer window.

Although the Premier League powerhouses like the midfielder, they are stuck waiting for the board to decide on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s transfer to Old Trafford.At the tender age of 19, Neves has established himself as a mainstay in the Benfica starting lineup as a defensive midfielder. The midfielder debuted for the team last season and has since thrived in Portugal.

Neves’s profile is a good fit for what the Premier League team is looking for going forward, and he might be the replacement for Casemiro, who is being linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.

A huge offer will be required to pry the 19-year-old away from the Estádio da Luz, as he is under contract with Benfica until 2028.

Manchester United set to consider offers for star midfielder in January

The Brazilian midfielder may be on his way out of Manchester United just a year after joining the club during the summer transfer window of 2022.

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A fan favorite, Casemiro made 51 appearances for United last season across all competitions, contributing to the team’s third-place finish in the Premier League and Carabao Cup victory.Casemiro has played 951 minutes of football this season for United in 12 appearances across all competitions, scoring four goals and assisting on one.

As a result of his absence, players like Scott McTominay and Sofyan Amrabat have been given more playing time in the middle of the field, with McTominay particularly flourishing in terms of goal output.