Chelsea faces stiff competition in their pursuit of Benfica’s Joao Neves during the upcoming summer transfer window, with heavyweight clubs expressing interest in the talented 19-year-old.
Neves has been turning heads in European football with his impressive performances this season, catching the attention of some of the game’s giants.
According to sources from Real Madrid Exclusive (via Fichajes), both Real Madrid and Barcelona are closely monitoring the situation to see if Benfica will consider selling their promising young player. Neves is seen as a potential replacement for stalwarts like Luka Modric or Sergio Busquets at the respective clubs.
Already a regular in the Portuguese national team, Neves has demonstrated maturity beyond his years and gained valuable experience at the top level of the game.
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While Chelsea may not currently be among Europe’s elite, their ambition to return to the top is evident, especially with significant financial backing from Todd Boehly. This puts them in contention to compete for Neves’ signature.
However, Chelsea faces competition from domestic rivals Arsenal and Liverpool, who are also interested in the young midfielder, albeit potentially at a later stage of their respective projects.
Boehly and manager Mauricio Pochettino will need to pull out all the stops to convince Neves to join Chelsea. If successful, it could lead to changes in the club’s current midfield setup, adding further intrigue to Chelsea’s summer transfer plans.