Manchester United Transfer News: Latest on Renato Sanches and Top Rumours

Benfica star Renato Sanches is reportedly "prepared and excited" to sign for Manchester United this summer.

That's according to Portuguese newspaper Record (h/t football writer Jan Hagen), which reported negotiations are taking place that could soon see the youngster arrive at Old Trafford in a big-money deal:

The 18-year-old broke into Benfica's first team earlier in the season and has since established himself as a key player in midfield, scoring six goals.

Per Hagen, the Association of Sports Journalists named Sanches the Primeira Liga's Revelation of the Year, and on Monday, he was scouted by United for the 24th successive match.

Hagen ran the rule over his strengths and weaknesses, something the Red Devils will no doubt be familiar with having watched him so extensively:

Here are some of the best moments from his breakout season:

United could use another midfielder in their squad, as Marouane Fellaini, Michael Carrick and Wayne Rooney—their starting trio in the centre against Leicester City on Sunday—lack mobility. The Belgian in particular looks out of place at Old Trafford.

Sanches isn't likely to walk straight into the starting lineup, but it's clear he possesses a great deal of potential, and he could make an excellent long-term addition to the team.

Further up the field, United may be hoping to recruit more firepower—they have scored just 43 goals in the Premier League this season—but they could miss out on Borussia Dortmund's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

According to the Mirror's Adrian Kajumba, the Bundesliga outfit are "planning to keep" him for at least one more season before a possible move to Real Madrid.

The striker has 39 goals and 12 assists in all competitions this season, reaching a significant milestone for his impressive league tally, according to Squawka:

Aubameyang is likely to be in serious demand for the foreseeable future, so United could face huge competition in any pursuit of him.

Equally, he might be content to remain with BVB, who have had an excellent first season under Thomas Tuchel.