Juventus 'to rival Manchester United for Joao Felix'

Juventus have reportedly joined Manchester United in showing an interest in teenage Benfica midfielder Joao Felix.

The 19-year-old has caught the attention of a number of European football's biggest clubs since breaking into the Portuguese side's first team at the start of the season.

Felix has been touted as a successor to Cristiano Ronaldo in the Portugal national side and could attract offers of up to £100m this summer.

Sky Italia claims that Juventus are serious in their pursuit of the Portuguese youngster, having already arranged a meeting with Benfica and the player's agent Jorge Mendes. AC Milan have also been tipped to join the bidding and they have a secret weapon of sorts as Rui Costa has acted as a link between Felix and the Rossoneri.

Should Felix's valuation plummet as expected, however, Juventus and United are expected to go head to head for his coveted signature.