Manchester United Leading The Race To Sign Benfica Defender David Luiz

Interesting transfer news are out and it has been reported that Premier League champions Manchester United are ahead of Benfica in the race for defender David Luiz.

A Benfica source has suggested that talks with Manchester United “are already at an advanced stage”.

The stumbling block for United is if rivals Real Madrid are prepared to match their offer as Luiz “would prefer to move to Spain”.

It is believed that Benfica are seeking around £15 million for Luiz and United will also have to navigate third party interest as 25 per cent of the player’s registration is owned by an investment firm.