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Benfica fear Man Utd competition for Dinamo Zagreb youngster Nikola Moro

Manchester United are closing in on Dinamo Zagreb youngster Nikola Moro.

The 19 year-old midfielder is a regular with Croatia U21 and has managed 20 appearances for Dinamo this season, scoring four goals.

Moro's style has seen him dubbed the 'new Luka Modric' and he is now attracting big club interest from abroad.

Record says Benfica have been tracking Moro long-term, but now face competition from United.

And it's suggested United intermediaries have intimated they're ready to bid for Moro at season's end.

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