Benfica eye winger with 11 goals, but Rui Costa faces stiff competition | OneFootball

Sport Lisboa e Benfica continues to search the market for a winger and there is a new name on the radar, in addition to a midfielder from the Premier League. The Eagles are keeping an eye on Toni Fruk, a player who has been making a name for himself at Rijeka. According to information provided by specialist Ekrem Konur, the Luz club is following the athlete's progress with great interest.

Goal-scoring winger appeals to the structure

The creative player is not currently considered an absolute priority for the immediate January transfer window. However, he is a player noted by the scouting department. The structure led by Rui Costa keeps his name on the list of potential targets, evaluating the possibility of making a concrete offer in the future.

Competition promises to be the biggest obstacle to securing the Croatian's services in a short period of time. Clubs like Stuttgart and Villarreal have already started substantial talks, while Brighton and Crystal Palace also show effective interest. The player's transfer fee is valued at around nine million euros, a figure that requires some financial maneuvering.

Man for the wings is a priority

Strengthening the wings is a priority dossier for the winter market at Luz. The serious injury recently sustained by Dodi Lukebakio has heightened the urgent need to equip the team with more options for creating imbalance. The coaching staff intends to address this prolonged absence with a valid alternative to tackle the second half of the season.

This season, the athlete's performance has been at a high level in the Croatian league. Toni Fruk - valued at 9 million euros - has already scored 11 goals in 26 official matches played. Besides his shooting ability, the player has also contributed with 2 assists, numbers that justify the interest of several European clubs in his immediate signing.

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