#4 Nelson Semedo (23, Portugal and Benfica)
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Valued at €60 by Benfica, Semedo is the most sought after right wing back in World Football today. Fresh from a breakthrough season with the Portuguese champions, Manchester United and Barcelona are reportedly in a tug of war for the 23-year-old’s signature.
Benfica’s asking price is so high that Barcelona are considering signing Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin as a fallback option! Barcelona’s unwillingness to meet Semedo’s release clause might open the door for Mourinho to pounce.
Having already completed a deal for his former Benfica teammate Victor Lindelof, United are now reportedly in the front seat to land the marauding wing-back, nicknamed ‘Nelsinho’. Semedo might have trouble breaking into the first XI of Portugal in the tournament, with Southampton’s Cedric being manager Fernando Santos’ preferred right back.
But given a chance, the speed merchant is sure to put on similar displays that got him two goal and six assists for the Aguia last season.
| Competition | Goals | Assists | Dribbles per game | Tackles Per Game | interceptions per game | Clearances Per Game | Blocks per Game |
| Portuguese League | 1 | 6 | 1.6 | 3 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| UEFA Champions League | 1 | 0 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
