PSG gears up for Joao Neves arrival next week

While PSG's transfer window has been relatively quiet, it is expected to pick up pace in the coming days. The club is working behind the scenes to prepare for the arrival of Joao Neves, which is anticipated to happen next week.

For several weeks, Joao Neves has been a hot topic in PSG's transfer news. The Parisian club has made him a priority, with the Portuguese international (19 years old) agreeing to join the French champions. However, negotiations between PSG and Benfica have dragged on.

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PSG gears up for Joao Neves arrival next week

Recent reports suggest that the deal is close to being finalized for €70 million, with Renato Sanches included in the transfer. The official announcements of these transfers are expected next week.

According to Foot Mercato, while final details are still being worked out, PSG is currently preparing for Joao Neves' arrival. The football media outlet explains that Luis Campos is particularly optimistic about a swift conclusion to the deal. The medical examination for the future PSG midfielder is reportedly being scheduled.

Foot Mercato also states that Joao Neves is expected to sign a five-year contract with PSG, extending until June 2029, and earn an annual salary of five million euros. The negotiations between Benfica and PSG are expected to conclude soon, though the final terms are still unknown. As for Renato Sanches, who is expected to move in the opposite direction, he is training separately from the team, focusing on running and reconditioning to avoid injury, concludes Foot Mercato.