John Brooks set to move in January

Benfica are ready to let 29 year old American defender John Brooks leave the club when the January transfer window opens, taking into the account the return of three center backs from injury over the last month and the arrival of youngster Antonio Silva, Benfica now have an abundance of players all fighting for playing minutes.

Brooks has dropped down the clubs depth chart and sits as the sixth option behind, Nico Otamendi, Antonio Silva, Morato, Lucas Verissimo and Joao Victor. Brooks was signed on deadline day when Benfica had the latter three defenders injured and promoted a green Antonio Silva to the squad. 

Brooks has appeared in five games for the club this season across all competitions, totaling 233 minutes of action.