Marco Silva asks Benfica President for reinforcements at certain positions

Newly appointed Benfica coach Marco Silva has urged club president Rui Costa to act swiftly in the transfer market, insisting on three key reinforcements to challenge for domestic and European success next season. Silva, who took charge of the Eagles with high expectations following his previous managerial spells, has identified critical areas needing immediate improvement.

The Portuguese tactician is specifically targeting a central midfielder to control games, an explosive winger capable of stretching opposition defenses and a striker to boost the team’s goal-scoring output in a starting or coming off the bench role. Silva believes the current squad, while talented, lacks the depth and balance required to compete at the highest level against rivals FC Porto and Sporting, as well as in the Europa League competition. President Rui Costa, known for his strategic approach to squad building, is now under pressure to deliver.

With the summer transfer window open, Benfica fans eagerly await announcements on reinforcements as Silva aims to stamp his tactical identity on the team. The club’s ambition remains clear for the 2026-27 season, reclaim the Portuguese League title along with any other trophy in Portugal and look to make a deep run in Europe. Silva’s requests could shape Benfica’s campaign significantly.