Manchester United are close to signing Monaco playmaker Bernardo Silva with the Red Devils said to be in advanced negotiations over a deal, according to reports in France.
Jose Mourinho will be handed around £150million to invest in his squad this summer and the 54-year-old says United’s title challenge next term will depend on their success in the transfer market.
Silva, 22, has excelled at Monaco this term and has scored ten goals in 54 matches for Leonardo Jardim’s side this term.
The Portugal international has caught the eye in a number of scintillating Champions League performances, most notably in Monaco’s last-16 win against Manchester City.
Chelsea are believed to be keen on signing the £75m-rated winger but, according to Canal+ via GetFrenchFootball, United are now in ‘advanced negotiations’ for his signature.
It would be a huge boost for the Red Devils should they be successful in their pursuit of Silva as Mourinho targets a title tilt next summer.
Victory against Ajax in the Europa League final on Wednesday night will provide United with Champions League football next term and that could prove vital in attracting targets such as Silva and Antoine Griezmann.
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