According to French media Sports Zone, Joao Neves, who plays for Benfica, has agreed in principle to join Paris FC.
Paris FC, out of necessity to reinforce their midfield, have had a long-standing interest in Neves. Benfica has consistently maintained that any club wishing to take Neves must activate his €120 million release clause. However, Paris FC has been attempting to bypass the club and convince the player first. Finally, through relentless persuasion from the French team, both parties have reached a preliminary agreement on the transfer. The next step, which is also the most challenging, is how to convince Benfica to let him go for less than the release clause amount. This is because previous offers made by Paris FC to Benfica have already been directly rejected.
This summer, Paris FC’s desire to strengthen their midfield is very strong. They have set their sights on several midfield players. In addition to Neves, the team has also made an offer to Rennes for Douai. Where there are new arrivals, there will be departures. According to rumors, Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz, who performed notably at the European Championship, has a high possibility of being put up for sale.