Transfer news: Benfica dream of Viery, but Eagles face stiff competition | OneFootball

Benfica’s interest in Viery is already well known; however, the Eagles are not alone in the race. Based on information gathered by the press, the Luz club, led by Rui Costa, is facing strong competition for the defender at a time when the Reds will have to find a successor to Nicolás Otamendi.

However, according to what the Brazilian press has reported, Benfica’s move for Viery could become quite complicated, since the 21-year-old Grêmio footballer already has several clubs interested in his signature, something that will make negotiations between the Eagles and the Brazilian side more difficult.

Indeed, the same sources indicate that, besides Benfica, Viery has seven other clubs interested in signing him. With the Eagles keeping a close eye on the situation, clubs such as Bologna, Napoli, Roma, Nottingham Forest, Brighton, Newcastle and Lille have already made enquiries with Grêmio. However, the club, managed by Portuguese coach Luís Castro, is reportedly looking for a transfer fee in the region of €20 million.

Defence is an area that will receive major attention from Benfica in the summer transfer window. In addition to Otamendi’s departure after six seasons, the Luz club is also looking to resolve António Silva’s situation. The Reds have reportedly submitted a new contract renewal offer to the Portuguese player; however, if it is rejected, the Eagles are not ruling out the possibility of negotiating his transfer.

This season, playing for Grêmio, Viery - valued at €3 million - has already made 24 official appearances: 11 in the Brasileirão, seven in the Gaúcho, four in the Copa Sudamericana and two in the Copa do Brasil. In the 2,102 minutes he has been on the pitch, the 21-year-old defender has scored two goals and provided one assist.

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