Manchester United move ahead of Real Madrid in €75m transfer pursuit of 21-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo teammate: Reports
According to Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Manchester United has now surpassed Real Madrid in their pursuit to sign Portugal star Antonio Silva. The 21-year-old, who is a product of Benfica's youth academy, is one of the most highly rated center backs in the world and is being monitored by European heavyweights.
Real Madrid have reportedly had Antonio Silva on the transfer radar for a long time. The Spanish giants are in the market for a center back who could replace Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba, who are gradually approaching the twilight years of their careers.
While Los Blancos have their sights set on the Benfica defender, they are not willing to cough up a huge sum of money to acquire his services.
