Benfica Submit €20m Proposal for Barcelona Left-Back Balde
Alejandro Balde has instructed agent Jorge Mendes to secure a move from Barcelona, with Benfica tabling a €20 million offer and Aston Villa monitoring the situation.
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Juventus contact Benfica over Trubin as Martinez valuation stalls
Juventus have made an enquiry for Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin after Aston Villa’s €15m asking price for Emiliano Martinez proved too steep. The Turin club are weighing up several options as they seek to strengthen their squad.
Venezia owner Leiweke buys minority stake in Bolton Wanderers
Tim Leiweke, the owner of Italian club Venezia, has purchased a minority stake in Championship side Bolton Wanderers alongside club president Francesca Bodie. The move comes after the American businessman was reportedly prevented from investing in Portuguese giants Benfica.
Antonio Silva set for Bournemouth move as Milan link dismissed
Benfica defender Antonio Silva is poised to join Bournemouth, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirming the deal is practically done. Milan were never in talks for the Portuguese centre-back.
Aston Villa weigh loan or permanent approach for Palhinha as Bayern seek sale
Aston Villa are exploring a move for João Palhinha as Bayern Munich look to offload the midfielder. No formal talks have begun between the clubs, though Villa are considering both loan and permanent options.
Palhinha rejects Saudi offer with Benfica move in balance
João Palhinha has reportedly rejected a lucrative approach from Saudi Arabia to prioritise family proximity and European competition, though his potential return to Benfica hinges on Bayern Munich lowering their €25 million valuation.
Benfica weigh loan bid for Bayern outcast Palhinha
Benfica are exploring a loan deal with an option to buy for Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha, though financial constraints may complicate negotiations. The Portugal international is surplus to requirements in Munich after a difficult spell in Germany.
Benfica sign Jakub Kaminski from Köln for €20m after release clause triggered
1. FC Köln have confirmed the sale of Polish international Jakub Kaminski to Benfica for €20 million. The Portuguese giants activated a release clause to secure the midfielder just one year after he arrived from Wolfsburg.
Benfica poised to trigger Kaminski’s €20m Köln release clause
Benfica are prepared to activate Jakub Kaminski’s release clause at 1. FC Köln, with the fee understood to be around €20 million. The Portuguese club have moved ahead of Brighton in the race for the Polish winger, who impressed during his debut Bundesliga campaign.
Benfica pursue Tiago Gabriel but Lecce’s €20m valuation poses obstacle
Benfica are pushing to sign Portuguese defender Tiago Gabriel from Lecce, though the Serie A club’s €20 million asking price remains a significant stumbling block in negotiations.