Manchester United have received a blow in their pursuit over Ruben Dias after Benfica agreed to increase his release clause from €66m to €88m, together with a new and improved contract.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been keen to strengthen his back line this summer, with a move for Aaron Wan-Bissaka all but assured and had turned his attentions towards centre back, with United's chief scout Marcel Bout having watched the 22-year-old on a number of occasions this season.
With a substantial release clause already, Portuguese publication A Bola state that has now been increased by a further €22m to fend off interested parties.