Man City want Benfica defender in January transfer window

According to reports coming out of England, Manchester City will be after Benfica defender Ruben Dias when the January transfer window opens in 2020. Man City are currently missing their regular starting center backs and have not been impressed by the play of their substitutes which has City ready to enter the transfer market. Benfica have recently signed a new deal with Dias until the end of the 2024 season and have been firm in approached by other clubs, that they want Dias' €88M buy out clause met. Dias is another home grown product from Benfica's Seixal academy and has been a member of the main squad since the 2017/18 season. Dias has appeared in 92 games across all competitions for Benfica to date, scoring 8 times while setting up three.