Erik ten Hag has identified central defence as a priority position for Man United next summer and the Portuguese youngster fits the bill.
Manchester United sent scouts to watch Benfica defender Antonio Silva during the international break, according to reports.
Silva, 19, fits the bill and United have been keeping tabs on him for some time. The teenager played the full game as Portugal beat Slovakia 1-0 last week - Bruno Fernandes netting the winner - and 90min reports that Reds scouts were in attendance. The Portuguese midfielder was in Germany on deadline day to complete a move to Bayern Munich, however the deal fell through after Fulham couldn't source a replacement. He subsequently returned to London but speculation continued to surface.
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