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'I told him to go to Manchester City!' - Bernardo Silva attempting to convince Portugal team-mate Joao Neves to snub Manchester United move

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The Red Devils have long been credited with interest in the midfielder amid his impressive performances for Benfica, with reports saying they would be <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-smash-transfer-record-joao-neves-extensive-scouting-mission-benfica-portugal-team-bruno-fernandes/blt4d3682d88c397cea" target="_blank">willing to pay over €100 million</a> (£85m/$108m) to secure his services.

WHAT HAPPENED?

City star Silva has already had a word with the 19-year-old defensive midfielder and is eager to play alongside him in Pep Guardiola's side as well as with the national team. However, the 29-year-old admits Neves must make up his own mind.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

"I told him to go to Manchester City," Silva told reporters. "It's not easy. He's a player who, due to the success he had last season, has many clubs that want him. As a Portuguese and being a player I appreciate him, I would like to see him by my side. But I want the best for him. I don't need to convince him. Joao Neves is already convincing with the way he works, with the energy he brings to the game. It will be easy for many clubs to enter the race. Let him make his decision, let it be the best for him. If he continues with this energy, he has a very good future ahead of him."

WHAT SILVA SAID

Before he considers a move away from Benfica over the summer, Neves will hope to put in an impressive showing for Portugal at Euro 2024. They have been drawn in a group consisting of Turkey, Georgia and Czech Republic.

WHAT NEXT?

'I told him to go to Manchester City!' - Bernardo Silva attempting to convince Portugal team-mate Joao Neves to snub Manchester United move | Goal.com English Saudi Arabia

Manchester City star Bernardo Silva wants Portugal youngster Joao Neves to join him at the Premier League giants instead of joining Manchester United.

&apos;I told him to go to Manchester City!&apos; - Bernardo Silva attempting to convince Portugal team-mate Joao Neves to snub Manchester United move