Benfica ‘could lose’ Lukebakio after European window shuts | OneFootball

Benfica may still lose Lukebakio after the European transfer window shut, with Saudi clubs tracking the Belgian winger.

According to Glorioso 1904, teams in Saudi Arabia remain attentive to his situation and could move while their market stays open.

Clubs in the Middle East have the 27-year-old on their lists, so a departure from the Luz is not ruled out, despite Benfica opting to keep him in the squad.

Lukebakio was close to leaving in the final days of the European window. Sunderland submitted a bid in the region of €20 million and Besiktas also showed interest, but Benfica chose not to sell.

The hierarchy believe he can play an important role this season and have kept him under Marco Silva. Even so, the Saudi interest could yet reshape the situation given their window remains open.

For now, there is no agreement and no sign Benfica have opened the door. Lukebakio remains in the squad, with any approaches in the coming days likely to be assessed by Rui Costa’s leadership.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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