Media watchLiverpool 'leading race for £102m' midfielder after Manchester United transfer statement released

The 19-year-old midfielder has been linked with a big-money move away from the Estadio da Luz after a breakout campaign in which he featured in 55 games across all competitions.

Neves had been linked with a move to United in January, shortly after Sir Jim Ratcliffe's minority investment was confirmed, but Benfica rubbished reports that the Portugal international was engaged in talks over a move to Old Trafford.

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