Nicolás Otamendi has been sidelined for the rest of the season with a knee injury, according to reports from Brazil.

The Argentine defender joined Benfica on loan from Manchester City in January and had made three appearances for the club before sustaining the injury.

Otamendi's absence will be a blow for the Portuguese side, who are currently fifth in the Primeira Liga table.

He is expected to make a full recovery by the end of the year, but it remains to be seen if he will be fit enough to play any part in the Europa League this season.

In other news, Manchester United have signed new goalkeeper David de Gea from Real Madrid for a fee believed to be around £15 million.

De Gea has previously played for Real Madrid, where he won two La Liga titles and one Champions League trophy.

He also played for Manchester United between 2004 and 2011,Primeira Liga Updates during which time he helped the team win the Premier League title twice.

The 29-year-old has made over 600 appearances for Real Madrid and is considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

The signing of De Gea is expected to strengthen the squad ahead of the upcoming season.

Manchester United will now look to improve their midfield options as they continue to rebuild after the departure of Paul Pogba to Juventus.

They have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Bruno Fernandes from Sporting CP for around £35 million.

Fernandes is a talented attacking midfielder who can play in a variety of positions, and his arrival could help to bolster the team's attack.

Overall, it looks like Manchester United will be making some significant signings in the coming weeks, with several key players set to join the club in the near future.

It remains to be seen how these signings will impact the team's performances this season, but there is no doubt that they will bring fresh talent and experience to the squad.

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