Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'approves record-breaking Manchester United bid for Joao Neves'

The Red Devils are expected to be busy during the upcoming transfer window even if they are unsuccessful in their attempts to qualify for the 2024-25 Champions League.

A number of areas of the squad are in need of strengthening, with the club expected to move for at least two defenders, while two attackers could also arrive.

The midfield is also expected to be revamped this summer, with Christian Eriksen and Casemiro potentially both moving on, while Sofyan Amrabat is unlikely to be signed on a permanent basis from Fiorentina.

Man United have been heavily linked with Neves this season, with the 19-year-old regarded as one of the best young talents in European football.

The three-time Portugal international has featured on 42 occasions for Benfica this season, scoring twice and registering two assists, including six appearances in the Champions League.

According to The Mirror, Man United are planning to move for Neves this summer, and Ratcliffe has given the green light for the club to make a record-breaking offer for his services.

Neves has a release clause of €120m (£102m) in his current deal, and Benfica could demand that it is paid in full, which would represent Man United's biggest transfer of all time.

Last month, the midfielder, who has four years left to run on his current deal, refused to commit his long-term future to his Portuguese club when questioned on his plans for the future.

«I promise to do my best in every training session, in every game, and I think that is one of my greatest qualities,» Neves told