Manchester United keeping in contact over a move for €100m-rated defender

Manchester United are keen on improving their defensive options during the summer transfer window.

The Red Devils are keeping tabs on several defenders and a report from Daily Mail claims that Manchester United are currently keeping in contact over Benfica’s Antonio Silva regarding a potential move.

The 20-year-old central defender is one of the finest young talents in European football and he has the attributes to develop into a world-class defender. He could prove to be an exceptional long-term investment for the Red Devils and the ideal replacement for players like Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire. Both players have been linked with a move away from Old Trafford in recent months.

Meanwhile, Jonny Evans is already 36 and he will need to be replaced. Signing more than one central defender should be a priority for Manchester United in the summer.

Silva certainly has the ability to succeed at the highest level and he could be a key player for the Red Devils in the long run. The opportunity to move to the Premier League will be a tempting one for him.

The defender has €100 million release clause in his contract and it will be interesting to see if Manchester United are prepared to break the bank for him. Benfica will not want to lose their prized prospect for a knockdown price any time soon.

Meanwhile, Manchester United are keeping tabs on Jarrad Branthwaite, Jean-Clair Todibo, and Lenny Yoro as well.