Benfica are in talks to acquire Venezuelian keeper Wuilker Farinez who is currently taking part in the Copa America in Brazil. The 21 year old netminder is currently a member of Millonarios and reports coming from South American papers state that Benfica have made an offer for Farinez, who will decide your future at the completion of the Copa America. Benfica are said to be currently shopping two of their own keepers, Vlachodimos and Svilar so an opening for Farinez with the club would be their if one of these keepers are moved from the Lisbon side.
Benfica have turned their attention to Werder Bremen winger Milot Rashica according to German paper Bild and are said to be ready to offer the German club up to €18M for the Kosovo International. Rashica joined Bremen during the winter transfer window of 2018 from Vitesse for €7M, he appeared in 30 games last season in all competitions scoring 12 goals while adding 6 assists. The 22 year old has already been capped by Kosovo 24 times in his young career debuting in September of 2016.
Mario Rui could be on his way to Benfica according reports coming out of Italy. Italian newspaper Il Roma claims that amid interest in Italy from both Roma and AC Milan, Napoli have decided to turn their attention to Benfica in their pursuit of left back Alex Grimaldo. Napoli are willing to add Rui into a deal along with cash to acquire the Spanish left back. Rui was a member of Benfica back in 2010 but never appeared for the club before moving to Italy the following season.
