Manchester United Transfer News: Renato Sanches, Toni Kroos, Saul Niguez Rumours

Manchester United’s midfield could be set for some restructuring this summer, with a deal for Benfica’s Renato Sanches said to be edging closer and reports emerging about a fresh pursuit of Real Madrid playmaker Toni Kroos.

According to Portuguese publication O Jogo (h/t Sport Witness), Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira has been in Manchester as the two clubs look to finalise a deal for teenager Sanches.

Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror’s John Cross has reported the Red Devils will “renew” their interest in Kroos this summer.

Here’s how O Jogo have covered the story about Sanches, per Sport Witness:

O Jogo: Benfica president in Manchester to finalise Renato Sanches to Man United. #MUFC https://t.co/d0j56cGDEb pic.twitter.com/sIQ8RZsxW2

— Sport Witness (@Sport_Witness) April 28, 2016

The youngster’s performances in the heart of the Benfica midfield have got plenty excited in Portugal.

Sanches, despite his tender years, is something of a throwback. While he’s typically been given license to bomb forward in this side due to his relative inexperience, it’s clear the attributes are there for him to be a box-to-box midfield man. 

The 18-year-old has a lot of energy, doesn’t shirk physical battles and can alter the pattern of play with a swashbuckling surge forward. And Sport Witness have noted that according O Jogo, he’s very close to becoming a Manchester United player.

Sport Witness’ Portuguese football expert Jan Hagen gave his assessment of the player recently:

Renato got incredible strength, great technique and he’s exceptionally good at taking on opponents 1-on-1. pic.twitter.com/DIrvJeS5dA

— Jan Hagen (@PortuBall) …

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