Manchester United are stepping up interest in Benfica midfielder Joao Neves.
United have been tracking Neves over the past 12 months.
And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting: "Understand Manchester United scouts were in attendance at Benfica game vs Sporting to follow Joo Neves.
"Portuguese midfielder born in 2004 is being monitored by MUFC scouting department, waiting for board changes to make future decisions."
Benfica defeated Sporting Lisbon 2-1 last Sunday.
Neves made it 1-1 in the 94th minute. Benfica struck the winner three minutes later.