Benfica look to Argentina for another midfielder

 

Benfica look set to turn once again to South America nation Argentina in the pursuit of a midfielder, this time the club is said to be interested in Boca Juniors 21 year old Ezequiel Fernandez Carballo.

Benfica's plan is to closely monitor the player's situation as he has yet to break into a regular role this season at Boca after spending last year on loan with Tigre. Fernandez can play both defensive and central midfield and would add depth to a squad currently a thin in the middle of the field. 

Fernandez is signed with Boca until the end of 2025 and his price is said to be currently in the €5M range. Benfica have a history of acquiring talent from the South America continent and hope Fernandez is not an exception to this rule.

 

Benfica win and have four games left to claim title

Benfica defeated Gil Vicente 2-0 yesterday and have taken one step closer to winning the Portuguese League title for the first time since the 2018/19 season, their magic number now sits at eight points with four games remaining in the 2022/23 season.

Benfica will next host Braga at home, in a crucial must win game and will still need to take on Sporting away in the second last game of the season. The ideal scenario would see Benfica win both games but one win out of the two encounters is a must for the Lisbon side as they have the more difficult remaining schedule then their closest rivals FC Porto.

League joint leading scorers Goncalo Ramos and Joao Mario have both continue to struggle and Benfica will need both players to be on their best form for the final round of league games if they are to count on capturing the title this season.

 

Benfica look to River Plate for new winger

The press in Argentina are reporting that Benfica have an eye on 20 year old River Plate winger Franco Alfonso, this is not the first time Benfica have been linked to the winger but the club has once again added his name to a list of talented youngsters that they would like to see join them during the summer transfer window.

Afonso has recently just made his debut with River Plate this season after spending the past three coming up through the clubs ranks. River Plate are expecting to earn a big pay from any move on Afonso, who has a €25M buy out clause and is signed until the end of 2026.