Feyenoord look to close the door on Benfica Gimenez move

In the world of football, transfer rumors are a constant source of speculation and excitement for fans. One such rumour that has been making headlines recently involves Feyenoord's young striker, Santiago Gimenez, and Portuguese giants Benfica. 

However, Feyenoord is determined to close the door on any potential move for their talented forward as Benfica continue to be linked with the Mexican striker if they were to move on from Goncalo Ramos this summer. Feyenoord director Dennis te Kloese went as far as stating that in an ideal situation Gimenez would remain with Feyenoord, leaving the door slightly ajar that a move may still happen.

Benfica are set to take on Feyenoord during this pre-season, were they hope to get a better look at the 22 year old.

Benfica continue fine form of pre-season with another win

Benfica has continued their fine form from the pre-season with another impressive win earlier today over Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, handing the Saudi side a 4-1 loss. The team's impressive performances have delighted fans and pundits alike, as they have showcased their skill and determination on the pitch.

With the victory over Al-Nassr, Benfica have now won all their three pre-season games. Their players continue to demonstrate a deep understanding of each other's strengths and weaknesses, resulting in seamless passing sequences. This cohesion has carried over into competitive matches, allowing them to dominate their opponents.

Furthermore, Benfica's recruitment strategy during the off-season has proven to be fruitful. With Angel Di Maria, Orkun Kokcu and David Jurasek all showing their worth since joining the club. These new additions have added depth to the team and provided healthy competition for starting positions, pushing existing players to perform at their best.

Another factor contributing to Benfica's success is their strong leadership both on and off the field. The coaching staff has instilled a winning mentality within the squad, emphasizing discipline and hard work as the club continues to move towards their opening season game against FC Porto in the Super Cup.

Benfica already said to have Ramos replacement

Benfica have given agent Jorge Mendes the green light to find a suitor for current striker Goncalo Ramos, as they look to cash in big on the strikers rise last season. The 22 year old has already been heavily linked with PSG, Manchester United and Newcastle this summer and Benfica are said to be looking for a minimum sale price of €80M to allow the striker move on.

Benfica are said to already have their sights on Ramos' replacement in Feyenoord's Mexican striker Santiago Gimenez. Benfica and Feyenoord's transfer offices are already famaliar with one another, having completed two deals together over the last year. The first was acquiring midfielder Fredrik Aursnes last summer and this season the two clubs agreed on a move for midfielder Orkun Kokcu joining Benfica.

Gimenez is fresh off scoring the winning goal for his Mexican national side on their way to capturing the 2023 Gold Cup just yesterday. Gimenez joined Feyenoord last summer from Cruz Azul and scored 23 goals in 45 games across all competitions for the Dutch club. Feyenoord is said to be looking for €25M for the services of the 22 year old.