Ruben Amorim tells Man Utd to rival Chelsea for...

Ruben Amorim has urged Manchester United to rival Chelsea in the transfer race to sign Benfica star Tomás Araújo,

according to reports.

Araújo has established himself as an important player in the Benfica XI and Chelsea are believed to be ‘in love’ with

the impressive young centre-back.

The Blues are reportedly among the English sides to have opened talks with Benfica with the Red Devils now

entering the battle for his signature.

United’s new manager Amorim has placed Araujo on his personal wishlist and will discuss a possible move with Old

Trafford decision makers on Friday, The Sun have reported.

They add United could push for a £50m deal in the January transfer window despite a reported €100m release

clause in Araújo’s contract.

The 22-year-old, who recently earned his first cap for Portugal, came through Benfica’s academy and has played 37

first-team games for the Portuguese side to date.

Chelsea tried to sign Araújo last summer but they left it too late before the window closed.

Araujo was also targeted by Crystal Palace and French side Paris Saint-Germain last summer.

Former Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen, who played with Araújo at Benfica, is convinced that he can become

one of the best defenders in world football.

Ruben Amorim tells Man Utd to rival Chelsea for Benfica star in transfer race