Dalot hails ‘quality’ Man Utd target Joao Felix as Benfica demand £100m for starlet
United have been linked with a string of Portuguese stars this summer but it is the prospect of Felix arriving at Old Trafford that excites Dalot
DIOGO DALOT has hailed the prospect of Manchester United signing Benfica starlet Joao Felix.
United have been heavily linked with a £100million bid to snap up the 19-year-old forward over the summer.
He is one of a trio of Portuguese youngsters the Red Devils are said to be looking at, along with Benfica team-mate Ruben Dias and Sporting's Bruno Fernandes.
In an extensive interview with the top Portuguese paper , Dalot admits it would be great to be joined at Old Trafford by his compatriots.
But it is the suggestion that Felix might be on his way to United which has Dalot particularly enthusiastic.
He said: “They are players with enormous potential.
“I’m not going to make that decision for sure. If it happens, I’ll welcome them very well, because they are friends and teammates.
"More, if this happens they will only add quality to the team. All of them are able to be world class players.
"If their future passes through United, I’ll be here to share all those moments with them.
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"I have known Felix for a long time and the quality he has. He is a player of enormous value.”
United are looking to strengthen throughout their squad over the summer, with Felix an option in attack.
His Benfica team-mate Dias, 21, is a highly-regarded defender who is the type of player the club have been looking for in terms of adding long-term assets to the squad.