Manchester United recently sent scouts to watch Benfica star Antonio Silva in his Champions League match against PSG.
Silva has already become a regular in Benfica’s first team, despite being just 18 years old. Typically, youngsters who come in and get a chance in the first team will not be central defenders, and coaches often opt for experience in this position.
Defenders often have to go and learn their trade on loan in the lower leagues, but Silva has been entrusted with a place in the first team, including in Champions League games.
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The 18-year-old started at centre-back against PSG, helping Benfica secure a 1-1 draw against the French champions while keeping Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi reasonably quiet.
Now, according to The Mirror, Manchester United scouts attended this game and kept a close eye on Silva. The report claims that Silva has a £13m release clause in his contract, so United could strike a deal if he doesn’t sign a new deal.
At such a low price, it won’t be a surprise to see more clubs enter the race to sign Silva, but Manchester United hope they can strike first and bring him into the Premier League.
