Man Utd move closer to deal as scouts watch £58.8m Benfica ace again

MANCHESTER UNITED scouts were sent to watch Benfica ace Renato Sanches again on Saturday, according to reports.

 

Manchester United have scouted Renato Sanches again

 

Sanches has been with Benfica since he was just 11 years old he is highly rated by the Portuguese club.

The 18-year-old can operate in the centre of midfield or on the left, and has been in sparkling form since making his debut in October.

His good form saw him sign a new contract, keeping him at the Estadio da Luz until 2021. 

 

And Sanches' new contract reportedly has a release clause of around £58.8million.

But the Daily Mail claim that hasn't put United off of his signature as they sent scouts to watch the youngster during Benfica's 2-1 win over Estoril.

They also sent scouts to watch him against Maritimo and Nacional earlier in the month. 

Newcastle, Swansea and Aston Villa also had scouts present to watch Sanches on Saturday.