He is a young star from Portugal who defends himself as if he could defend himself with a degree. The fact that he is young yet has the mentality of an old man makes him an ideal replacement for Raphael Varane. Man United is “keen” on wonderkid to replace Erik ten Hag’s starting XI player, and Bruno Fernandes advised that “us” sign him. “He is already a star player who will not be inexpensive to acquire. On the other hand, he is the ideal defender to take the place of Raphael Varane, who is scheduled to depart from the club during the current season.
Reports from Florian Plettenberg, a Sky Sports journalist, suggest that Benfica’s twenty-year-old center defender is attracting attention from various clubs, including United, who are reportedly interested in him.
While Silva’s transfer fee could range between 70 and 80 million euros, his release clause stands at around 100 million euros.
United’s defensive lineup has seen frequent changes due to injuries affecting players like Lisandro MartĂnez and RaphaĂ«l Varane, despite their potential. To bolster the team’s defensive stability, manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly considering acquiring a young central defender less prone to injuries.
Silva is seen as a potential successor to Varane, who is expected to depart from Old Trafford due to contract disputes. Silva’s durability makes him an attractive option amid concerns about injuries, given his impressive fitness record while playing for Benfica and the Portuguese national team.
Although Bayern Munich has expressed interest in Silva and monitored his progress, ongoing discussions regarding other defensive options like Matthijs de Ligt and Dayot Upamecano have made the German club hesitant to pursue Silva actively at the moment.
