Man United locked in fierce battle with Liverpool & Arsenal for highly-rated wide player

Manchester United will face stiff competition from Liverpool and Arsenal in their pursuit of Benfica defensive sensation Daniel Banjaqui .

Daniel Banjaqui has had a sensational rise at Benfica. Jose Mourinho introduced him into the first team and handed him his senior debut back in December. At just 17, the Portuguese youth international has made quite a name for himself and a host of Premier League clubs are after his signature.

According to a report from TEAMtalk , Manchester United are keen to sign the teenage sensation, but they will have to battle six other English top-flight clubs, including Arsenal and Liverpool. All three clubs could use more depth in the full-back areas, and Banjaqui would be a superb long-term investment.

While the teenager is yet to be officially promoted to the first team, he has featured in three games for Mourinho. The young full-back is considered a generational talent, and his impressive rise hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Some of the biggest clubs in Europe are after his signature, but it seems intermediaries have recently spoken with English clubs, including Manchester United . The Red Devils seek more quality on the right flank and consider the teenager a strong long-term investment.

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While they have asked to be kept informed about his situation, Manchester United will have to be quick on their feet if they want to beat the competition to his signature. Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Manchester City and Tottenham are all keeping tabs on him ahead of a potential transfer.

He will turn 18 later this month, and since he will only have a year left on his deal in the summer, the Red Devils do have a great opportunity to prise him away from Benfica. The Portuguese outfit hasn’t succeeded in securing his future with a new deal, but they do remain optimistic about convincing him.

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