Bayern Munich interested in Man Utd transfer target Antonio Silva | 18N5311 | 2024-03-08 16:08:01
Bayern Munich will rival Manchester United to signal Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva in the summer transfer window, in accordance with studies.
The Pink Devils have already opened talks to bring Silva to Old Trafford and recently sent scouts to watch him in action for Benfica towards Portimonense.
United want to overhaul their squad after Sir Jim Ratcliffe took over football operations and will prioritise a new central defender with some stars set to leave.
Silva could possibly be set to comply with within the footsteps of Victor Lindelof – who swapped Benfica for United in 2017 – and hyperlink up with fellow Portuguese stars Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot.
German champions Bayern Munich shall be hoping to persuade Silva to snub United, although, and convey him to the Allianz Area as an alternative.
That's in response to new reports, with the Bundesliga giants 'impressed' with Silva's improvement having had him on their wishlist for 'quite some time'.
Although Silva has a launch clause of round €100m, it is thought that Benfica can be open to a sale for around €70-80m.
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Silva has spent his whole senior profession at Benfica having progressed via their youth academy and has made 81 appearances so far.
He helped Benfica win the Portuguese top-flight title final season and was named in the Primeira Liga Staff of the Yr.
Silva, who is beneath contract with Benfica till 2027, has been capped seven occasions by Portugal and featured on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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