Benfica being linked to another left back, this time from Spain

Benfica are being linked to another left back just twenty four hours after acquiring David Jurasek for the position with reports out of Spain's Estadio Deportivo reporting that the club has interest in 23 year old Betis left back Juan Miranda.

Miranda appeared in 31 games across all competitions last season for Betis, scoring three goals while setting up five. Miranda came up through both Real Betis' and Barcelona's youth systems and has competed through out Spain's youth squads, a member of both the nations U19 and U17 Euro champions.

Miranda who had one year left on his contract with Betis is said to be valued at around €10M with AC Milan also having their eyes on the player.

Benfica move pre-season training to England

Benfica have taken their pre-season camp to England as they get set to take on Southampton in a friendly on Wednesday, the club has taken 31 players to England with the club only set to return on Saturday. Angel Di Maria, Nico Otamendi and newly acquired right back David Jurasek joining the team later on in the trip with club President Rui Costa.

The 31 players in England are:

Keepers: Vlachodimos, Samuel Soares, Leo Kokubo, Andre Gomes and Marcel

Defenders: Alexander Bah, Luca Verissimo, Joao Victor, Mihailo Ristic, Tomas Araujo, Antonio Silva, Rafael Rodrigues, Morato

Midfielders: David Neres, Kokcu, Joao Mario, Paulo Bernardo, Joao Neves, Florentino, Martim Neto, Tiago Dantas, Chiquinho, Meite, Fredrik Aursnes

Forwards: Goncalo Ramos, Rafa Silva, Casper Tengstedt, Andreas Schjelderup, Henrique Araujo, Petar Musa, Tiago Gouveia

Benfica set to close deal for Slavia Prague left back

Benfica is set to acquire the services of Slavia Prague left-back David Jurasek for a reported fee of €13 million after the two clubs seem to have over come their remaining obstacles in getting this deal completed.

Benfica have been looking for a replacement for the now departed Alex Grimaldo and had been linked with a host of left backs around Europe but look to have finally landed an adequate replacement with the Czech international. 

The 22 year old Jurasek appeared in 45 games last season across all competitions, scoring twice while providing 13 helpers. Slavia Prague will retain 15 to 20 percent on any future sale.