Benfica prepare squad clearout as four players near exit | OneFootball

According to Glorioso 1904, Benfica are pressing on with a summer clearout, with Bruma, Richard Ríos, Anatoliy Trubin and Dodi Lukebakio all possible departures as the 2026/27 squad is finalised.

The Rui Costa-led board aims to trim options for Marco Silva and will consider sizeable offers for influential players if valuations are met.

Bruma is the clearest case, he is not in the plans and is likely to leave before the deadline. Saudi Arabia is viewed as a possible destination, with Benfica seeking to recoup part of their investment.

Ríos joined from Palmeiras for 27 million euros and still draws interest. Benfica seek more than 30 million euros to sell, or a loan with a purchase clause. Bournemouth, Getafe and Roma have enquired without bidding, and João Palhinha’s imminent arrival, plus a packed midfield, could hasten a decision.

Trubin lost his place to Samuel Soares and wants to leave. Signed from Shakhtar Donetsk for 10 million euros plus one million in add-ons, a clause giving Shakhtar 40% of any net profit means Benfica are unlikely to accept below 25 to 30 million euros, which may narrow options.

Lukebakio cost 20 million euros from Sevilla last season and has lacked consistency. He could go if Benfica can recover the outlay. Further changes to Marco Silva’s squad remain possible before the window shuts.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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