Forward who scored 13 in England tipped as Benfica option | OneFootball

Benfica remain attentive to the transfer market and could strengthen their attack with a player coming from England. Jaden Philogene, Ipswich Town’s winger, is on the Eagles’ list of potential signings for the new season.

According to the BBC, the England Under-21 international wants to take the next step in his career and play for a club with a regular presence in European competitions. In addition to Benfica, Roma and Bologna are also closely monitoring the player’s situation, and he could be involved in one of the most interesting moves of this transfer window.

Philogene joined Ipswich in January 2025 from Aston Villa in a deal worth €23.5 million. Since then, he has established himself as one of the team’s key figures, putting together a high-level season with 13 goals in 36 games, an important contribution to the club’s return to the Premier League. Overall, he has scored 16 goals in 47 appearances for the Tractor Boys.

The winger’s performances have not gone unnoticed and have attracted interest from several European clubs. His pace, one-on-one ability and eye for goal make the English forward a highly valued profile for teams looking to add creativity and depth to their attack.

For now, there are no official negotiations between Benfica and Ipswich, but the English winger’s name is highly rated at the Luz. If Rui Costa - who brought back a winger - decides to move forward, he will have to face strong competition from Italy to convince one of the Championship’s most highly rated players to wear the Eagle on his chest.

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