Arsenal scouts watched ‘very intelligent’ player with £104m release clause this weekend, he scored

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Benfica midfielder Joao Neves is one of the hottest properties in Europe right now and Arsenal are among the clubs keeping a close eye.

Neves has rose to prominence over in Portugal with some fine performances for Benfica. The 19-year-old scored this weekend as well in the big game against Sporting Lisbon.

And according to 90Min, Arsenal were one of the teams to have scouts in the stands to watch Neves closely.

Any deal to bring Neves to the club could prove expensive, with a release-clause of £104m showing just how much Benfica value him at.

Arsenal keeping close eyes on Joao Neves

According to 90Min, Arsenal are just one of a number of English teams who are keen on signing Neves if the chance arises.

Manchester City, Man United and Liverpool are all thought to be keen on Neves. They’ll all have been impressed this weekend too, with Neves getting himself in on the scoring act against Sporting.

Lauded as a ‘very intelligent’ player by former coach Luis Castro, Neves looks like being the next one off the production line in Portugal.

“(He can) play in any championship in the world. (He’s) a complete and very intelligent player. The Premier League is the best league in the world, and not only would he be able to adapt, but he would also play and shine,” Castro said.

Premier League clubs have raided the Portuguese league over the last decade or so. A number of big names have shone, including Ruben Neves, Diogo Jota and more recently, Matheus Nunes.

Joao Neves, then, could well be the next one to make a splash and Arsenal might well be the ideal club for him to land.