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Manchester United’s £35m summer pursuit takes fresh twist
MANCHESTER UNITED may struggle to sign Benfica star Nelson Semedo in the summer, according to reports.
Nelson Semedo has no shortage of interest
United have been heavily linked with a move for Semedo.
Only last month, there were suggestions United had struck a £35million deal, paving the way for a transfer to be thrashed out in the summer.
It was even thought the club’s president Luis Filipe Vieira flew into England to discuss moves for Semedo and his team-mate Ederson.
Jose Mourinho is keen to secure a deal for Nelson Semedo
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is keen to add another right-back to his squad to provide competition for Antonio Valencia.
But according to Portuguese paper O Jogo, two more clubs - Juventus and AC Milan have joined the hunt for his services.
Juve are thought to be open to a move, with Dani Alves’ future in Turin up in the air.
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Barcelona and Bayern Munich have also been keeping tabs on Semedo.
The 23-year-old has provided ten assists this term.
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