Barcelona are not willing to meet Nelson Semedo’s £50m release clause, which could clear the way for Manchester United to pounce.The 23-year-old defender is reportedly eyeing for a move away from Benfica this summer and a number of top European clubs are keeping tabs on him.Manchester United and Bayern Munich are said to be interested, while Barcelona were leading the chase for his signature.However, that could all be about to change as according to O Jogo, the Spanish giants are not keen on paying the defender’s substantial release clause.Benfica are not interested in parting with their star asset and are expected to hold out until somebody reaches the £50m mark with a bid.United, meanwhile, remain linked with Semedo and might now launch a formal approach given Barcelona’s unwillingness to pay over the odds for the highly-rated full-back.The Old Trafford club have already completed a deal for his former team-mate Victor Lindelof and may now decide to go back for Semedo. Nelson Semedo in action for Benfica 1 read more