Manchester United Transfer News: Huge Renato Sanches, Zlatan Ibrahimovic Rumours

Benfica midfielder Renato Sanches is reportedly “really close” to completing a lucrative move to Manchester United. 

That’s according to Sky Sport’s Gianluca Di Marzio, who posted the following on social media, suggesting a €60 million (£46.5 million) deal is nearing completion:

#Benfica’s midfielder Renato #Sanches is really close to @ManUtd for €60M paid in four years @SkySport @SkySportsNewsHQ

— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) April 25, 2016

Additionally, Rob Dawson of the Manchester Evening News reported the Red Devils are “pushing ahead with transfer business” and will seek to secure the services of the 18-year-old midfielder “before anyone else nicks him.”

Samuel Luckhurst of the Manchester Evening News noted European football royalty are in the hunt for Sanches too, including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus, with the latter said to be particularly keen. Here’s a look at why:

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As is the case with any player still in the nascent stages of their career, there are some raw facets to Sanches’ game.

While often billed as a box-to-box presence at the nucleus of Benfica, his defensive work does need tuning. Additionally, Sanches’ decision-making can be erratic, meaning at the end of his trademark surges forward through the field, there’s often little tangible to show for it.

Sport Witness’ Tom Coast issued a warning for United fans, who have had mixed experiences snapping up talent from Portugal before:

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