Along with Marco Silva, Benfica also want Fulham's Jorge Cuenca | OneFootball

Benfica have made strengthening the heart of the defence a priority for next season. Among the names under consideration, Jorge Cuenca, Fulham’s left-footed centre-back, has once again emerged on the list of potential targets for the Eagles, after already being linked with the Lisbon club in the summer of 2025.

According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the 26-year-old Spanish player remains on the club’s radar, with the structure keeping a close eye on his situation. The defender moved to London in 2024 from Villarreal in a deal worth around €6.7 million.

The Lisbon club sees the defender as a possible successor to Nicolás Otamendi at the Estádio da Luz. It should be recalled that Glorioso’s number 30 ended his contract with the Eagles and was recently announced as a new signing for Argentine side River Plate (Read HERE).

The possible link with Benfica could also be influenced by the coaching situation at Fulham, where Marco Silva manages the player. The Portuguese coach has been linked with Benfica’s future, which could, in theory, either facilitate or complicate a potential move for the defender to the Luz.

In the 2025/26 season, playing for Fulham, Jorge Cuenca - currently valued at €8 million - featured in 22 matches: 15 in the Premier League, three in the FA Cup and four in the League Cup. In the 1,523 minutes he played, Benfica’s target Benfica did not record any goals or assists.

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