According to today’s report in O Jogo, Manchester United are shifting their focus towards signing Antonio Silva after encountering difficulties in negotiations for Matthijs de Ligt and Jarrad Branthwaite with Bayern Munich and Everton, respectively.
The reputable Portuguese source, referencing British reports, indicates that Bayern Munich is asking for 50 million euros for De Ligt, a price United is reluctant to meet.
Similarly, Everton has rejected several offers from United for Branthwaite, prompting the club to look elsewhere.
Earlier in the summer, Correio da Manha highlighted Manchester United’s interest in Silva, a defender from the Portuguese national team. They reported that Benfica would only consider selling him if his 100 million euro (£84 million) release clause was met.
However, the latest information from O Jogo suggests that United is confident they can negotiate a much more affordable deal for the player.
The question remains: how much is “affordable” for United? The club has already decided against paying £42 million for De Ligt and has had a £50 million offer for Branthwaite turned down.
It’s also worth noting that Erik ten Hag’s side recently secured Leny Yoro from Lille for £59 million. This raises the question of how much Manchester United should bid for Antonio Silva.
Silva was a key player in Benfica’s squad during their successful 2022-23 Liga Nos campaign and represented Portugal in the recent European Championships.
The club’s determination to sign him could be crucial in strengthening their defense for the upcoming season.
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