Manchester United are actively pursuing a central midfielder this summer, with Casemiro expected to depart the club, according to CaughtOffside.
Last season saw the Red Devils struggle in the midfield, with both Casemiro and Christian Eriksen unable to make a significant impact during a challenging campaign.
Finishing eighth in the Premier League, Manchester United are determined to revamp their squad under the guidance of Erik ten Hag.
The manager aims to find a suitable partner for Kobbie Mainoo in the midfield to ensure better performance in the upcoming season.
With the influence of new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Manchester United are preparing for an eventful summer transfer window.
The return of Dan Ashworth as sporting director has sparked numerous transfer speculations, and he is poised to finalize deals for new recruits.
According to agent Guilherme von Cupper, Manchester United have submitted a bid for Benfica's Joao Neves, as reported by the Portuguese daily Record.
Despite the revised offer of €70 million (£60 million), Benfica has turned it down. Paris Saint-Germain also faced a similar rejection with their identical bid.
Manchester United have indicated that this bid represents the maximum they are willing to spend on the young Portuguese star.
Neves' contract includes a release clause set at €120 million (£105 million), suggesting that any interested club would need to offer a sum closer to that figure to secure his transfer.
The 19-year-old Neves, a product of Benfica's academy, was promoted to the first team in January last year and has already made over 70 appearances.
For Manchester United to succeed in acquiring him, they will need to significantly increase their offer.