Facundo Ferreyra's one and half season loan by Benfica to Espanyol is set to end tentatively on June 30 and the Spanish side plans to decline to exercise the purchase option of €8M from Benfica to make Facundo's move permanent. Facundo joined Espanyol during the winter transfer window of 2019 on loan for a fee of €2.2M and appeared in 33 total games across all competitions for Espanyol scoring nine goals while setting up one during his spell. Facundo was loaned to Espanyol after failing to impress during his short time at Benfica scoring just once in nine games while falling out of favour with former manager Rui Vitoria. Benfica are hoping to find a club to take on the services of the 29 year old striker as they look to shed Ferreyra's high salary from the teams payroll, Ferreyra is signed for another two seasons and not in the teams plans going forward.
Argentinian 19 year winger Agustin Urzi has told TNT Sports that Benfica is one of an extensive list of clubs to have approached his agent and club Banfield to discuss his potential services next season. Urzi who has come through the Banfield system made his first team appearance last season and has appeared in 32 games for the club across all competitions. The acquisition of Urzi who primarily plays left wing would provide an option that Benfica currently lacks to shift to a 4-3-3 system when necessary. Urzi did not disclose to TNT Sports if any dollar figures have been exchanged between Benfica and Banfield but is excited about a potential move to a bigger club in the future.
Alaves look to have made a decision on midfielder Ljubomir Fejsa for next season and the Spanish side will pass on making the loan move from Benfica permanent. Fejsa who is a defensive midfield specialist offers little offensively and has made five appearance for Alaves since joining on loan in January. The 31 year old Serbian became a member of Benfica in the summer of 2013 from Olympiakos for €4.5M and has appeared in 169 games across all competitions. Fejsa has won thirteen trophies in his time with Benfica which includes five league championships and is an active member of the Serbian national side, last appearing for his country in June of 2019.
