Reports in England and Spain claim Manchester United have been told to pay £52million for Benfica superstar Ruben Dias who is also on the radar of Juventus and Atletico Madrid.

The talented centre-back, 21, is one of Europe’s hottest properties this summer after an incredible season in Portugal.

Dias is one of three emerging aces from Benfica along with midfielder Gedson Fernandes and forward Joao Felix.

The Sun claims that Manchester United are keen on bringing him to Old Trafford this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to sign players with huge potential in his attempt for a dramatic squad overhaul.

The Premier League club’s move for Dias has become expedient in the wake of the shoddy performances of the Red Devils’ backline this season.

Eric Bailly is in line to be moved on following his injury woes. While Marcos Rojo is also expected to depart after falling down the pecking order.

Phil Jones and Chris Smalling are staying at the Theatre of Dreams after signing new deals. Victor Lindelof has become a mainstay after showing signs of development this term.

Meanwhile, Diario AS reports on Saturday that Atletico Madrid are monitoring Dias, as part of their wider plans to replace the departing Diego Godin this summer.

Diego Simeone has confirmed that the club are looking at number of defensive options, but any signing would have to fit within their current financial budget for the 2019-20 campaign.