Bombshell! Benfica try to snatch Porto keeper for Marco Silva | OneFootball

Benfica and Porto could cross paths again in the transfer market. The two rivals have identified the same target to strengthen their goalkeeping department if the departures of Anatoliy Trubin and Diogo Costa are confirmed this summer. The player in question is Braga goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek, who has drawn attention after a high-level season with the Minho side.

Both Rui Costa and André Villas-Boas want to safeguard against a possible change in goal and have already defined the Czech international as one of the main candidates to fill that spot. Hornicek, 24, made 55 official appearances last season, performances that caught the attention of several European clubs. So far, only Hull City have submitted a formal offer capable of reaching the €30 million release clause, according to Correio da Manhã.

However, António Salvador refused to move forward with the deal because of the payment terms presented by the English club. In addition, the goalkeeper himself was not convinced by the sporting project of the newly promoted Premier League side. With a contract valid until 2028, Hornicek is only willing to leave Braga to join a club that regularly competes for titles. While preparing different scenarios for the position, Benfica remain attentive to the market around Anatoliy Trubin.

In recent days, the Ukrainian international has once again been linked with clubs such as Juventus and Real Madrid. The Italian club even made exploratory contact with the goalkeeper’s representatives to understand the conditions of a possible transfer.

Despite the growing interest, the position of Benfica’s SAD remains firm. Trubin is under contract until 2028, has a release clause set at €100 million, and Benfica are only willing to discuss a possible departure for figures in the region of €40 million.

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