Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Benfica center-back Antonio Silva, but the rumor has it that the defender has his heart set on a move to Real Madrid instead of the EPL.
The Benfica academy produced the young player, who is currently one of the most sought-after prospects in European football. He is 19 years old. He made his club debut as a senior last year, during a time of injury crisis, and has since established himself as a defensive mainstay.
According to rumors, he has a sizable £103.5 million release clause in his current contract, which expires in 2027. There is a clause that needs to be activated, but the precise amount of this £103.5 million is unknown because some rumors contend that there is actually an £85 million clause.
Since Ten Hag will need to overhaul his defense for the upcoming season, Manchester United has reportedly been keeping an eye on the center-back and will look to sign him in the summer. Despite the sizable release clause, Liverpool is another English team that is interested in signing Antonio Silva. Both of these teams will pursue the defender at the conclusion of this season.
