Manchester United are preparing to launch a £31 million bid for Benfica midfielder Bryan Cristante, according to reports.
The 22-year-old is currently playing on loan at Italian club Atalanta and has been a key player in the team’s performances this season with eight goals in 18 appearances. Cristante belongs to Portuguese side Benfica but has spent the last two years in Palermo, Pescara and Atalanta on loan, getting important playing time.
Cristante is said to have caught the eye of United boss Jose Mourinho, in his 18 appearances for his side, and also netted three of Atalanta’s eight goals against Everton in the Europa League.