PSG’s ‘full focus’ on signing Bruno Fernandes’ international teammate amid reports Ligue 1 champions are plotting swoop for Man Utd star

Paris Saint-Germain are focused on signing Joao Neves after reports emerged that they want Bruno Fernandes.

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• PSG eyeing Fernandes' Portugal teammate
• Unlikely to sign the Man Utd star
• Portuguese star currently on vacation

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Earlier on Monday, L'Equipe reported that PSG are planning to sign Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes this summer as they look to replace Kylian Mbappe, who left the club as a free agent to fulfil his long-standing dream of joining Real Madrid.

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  However, Fabrizio Romano now claims that the Ligue 1 champions are not working on a deal to sign the United skipper and are rather looking to secure the signature of Fernandes' Portugal teammate Joao Neves from Benfica. He further claimed that the Red Devils are even considering offering a new contract to the 29-year-old midfielder if he stays back at Old Trafford.

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  Benfica president and Portugal legend Rui Costa had recently admitted that the club has received an offer for Neves, believed to be from PSG. The young midfielder currently has a release clause of €120 million (£101m/$130m).

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  WHAT NEXT FOR BRUNO FERNANDES?

  After making it to the semi-final of Euro 2024 with Selecao, Fernandes is currently on a break and has not travelled to the US with his club for pre-season.