With everything and without mercy, Chelsea and Manchester United compete for a figure of €100 million

After a first part of the season below expectations, the Blues and Red Devils are fighting for a reinforcement that will be very expensive.

04/01/2024, 11:01 AM +00:00

Money does not buy happiness. Chelsea and Manchester United fans can attest to this. Despite their colossal investments, the two Premier League clubs are going through certain difficulties. On the London side, the arrival of new management had offered hope.

Despite the several million invested in the last two transfer windows, Todd Boehly and his teams have not yet found the right formula. They hope to achieve it this winter, when the blues are already tenth in the Premier League. On the Mancunian side, fans are awaiting the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who bought 25% of the club's shares.

They count on him to invest and, above all, recruit players that will allow the Red Devils to return to the forefront. Currently, the team led by Erik ten Hag is in eighth position in the standings (31 points). The two teams hope that the market will allow them to rectify the situation and achieve a good second half of the season.

Both are looking for a top-level forward. They are also looking for a defender and that is why they have decided to target the same player. In fact, The Sun reveals that Antonio Silva (20 years old) is very popular with the two English giants. Already followed by Real Madrid, the Portuguese center back is marveling at Benfica, where he has played 18 games in all competitions this season. And he was the starter in every game. Author of a goal in addition, he presents himself as one of the future great talents in his position.

Two-way battle

Aware of having a nugget, Benfica has already set its termination clause at €100 million. But that does not seem to cool Manchester United, which has made it its priority for 2024, and Chelsea, which oversaw it last Friday against Famalicão. Mauricio Pochettino wants reinforcements in this position, as Thiago Silva will be at the end of his contract and the latest additions have generally been disappointing. After a first rejected offer, the London team will return to office. Your rival has been warned and the battle is underway.