Richard Rios switch to Benfica confirmed as Man United miss out

Manchester United have made an honest begin on a rebuild of their squad, however nonetheless have work to do earlier than the start of the brand new season.

Bryan Mbeumo has adopted Matheus Cunha by means of the door to provide Ruben Amorim some much-needed additional firepower within the two quantity 10 roles, though a striker is but to be secured.

The arrival of those big-money gamers means that Bruno Fernandes’ future might sit additional again within the midfield, which is one other space in want of consideration.

Midfield targets

The Crimson Devils have up to now shopped inside the Premier League for his or her main reinforcements, and will look to dip again into that market with a possible swoop for Andre from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The membership have additionally been linked with Ederson, who plies his commerce for Italian aspect Atalanta.

Wanting even additional afield, United have additionally been credited with a powerful curiosity in Richard Rios, the dynamic midfielder from Palmeiras who shone on the Membership World Cup.

Supply accepted

However the fast-moving switch market has left United behind, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that the Crimson Devils have missed out on Rios.

The 25-year-old will signal for Benfica after the Portuguese aspect agreed to satisfy the Brazilian’s valuation, which might be paid in three instalments.

Romano doesn’t say how a lot the participant prices, however earlier experiences have indicated the Brazilian aspect needed €30m for his or her midfielder.

These experiences indicated that AS Roma had been within the driving seat for Rios, however they’ve been gazumped by Benfica; the participant will fly to Lisbon subsequent week for a medical.

United should not waste time questioning what might have been with Rios and may rapidly flip to a different goal, such because the budget-friendly Wilfred Ndidi who may very well be signed for simply £9m.

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