Transfer Joao Felix: Benfica takes stock of Man Utd and Liverpool targets

Manchester United and Liverpool have been mistreated in their quest for prodigy Joao Felix.

Benfica's president, Luis Felipe Vieira, has provided an update on the future of the teenager in demand, sought after by European giants such as Real Madrid and Juventus after his spectacular breakthrough.

Felix was nicknamed the "next Cristiano Ronaldo". Vieira explained the comparison, praising her valuable badet.

The only question mark as to the remoteness of Portugal is the huge release clause of 120 million euros from his contract, which puts off potential contenders.

However, Vieira has revealed that the figure should soon increase, because they aim to keep Felix for the moment and protect the value of their badets.

"I'm glad that all of Europe is talking about Benfica's talents," Vieira told Tuttosport.

"It is now clear that our young player betting project is delivering the desired results.

"Joao Felix the next Ronaldo?" There is one thing sure: Felix is ​​one of the best talents produced by the Portuguese footballer since Ronaldo.

"The interest of Juventus and Real Madrid for him? Ask them.

"At the moment, we are not interested in its sale and we will soon increase the release clause of his contract.

"Joao has an incredible technique, he is fast and very intelligent.He is a good person, he shows that he has important values ​​that make me very proud."

Manchester United has also been badociated with a move for Ruben Dias as part of a huge double swoop.

But Vieira greeted the defender as future captain and refused to discuss with him his departure.

"Ruben Dias is not the time or the right time to talk about these things," he said.

"We'll see in the future." Ruben is 21 years old and he is one of the best in the world in his role.

"He will have a brilliant career and I would like him to become our captain in the years to come."