Reports in Portugal say Real Madrid are giving up on Benfica’s Renato Sanches as Manchester United are in pole position.
AS cites Record as claiming United and Benfica have a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ over the 18-year-old, though the terms of the transfer haven’t been settled.
Bayern Munich and Juventus were also in the hunt for the midfielder who could cost €40m up front and a further €20m in variables.
Renato’s clause is said to have been increased from €30m to €80m after Madrid’s interest.