Benfica ‘to turn to’ Lautaro Di Lollo if Harwood-Bellis bid fails | OneFootball

Benfica have made Taylor Harwood-Bellis their priority to replace António Silva, however Southampton have rejected their bid. With Rui Costa and Marco Silva preparing an alternative, Record writes that the Lisbon club are monitoring Boca Juniors defender Lautaro Di Lollo.

Boca consider the 22-year-old among their most valuable academy assets, expect offers in this window and are willing to negotiate. His release clause stands at 17 million euros.

Developed in Buenos Aires, Di Lollo has broken through over the past two seasons. He impressed in the first half of 2026 and made Argentina’s preliminary World Cup squad.

The 1.87 metres defender is primarily a centre-back but can fill in at right-back. Right footed, he is noted for strength, aggression in duels, aerial ability and defensive intensity. He also carries set-piece threat.

In 2026 he has 25 appearances for Boca, 18 in the Argentine league, six in the Libertadores and one in the Sudamericana. Across 2,280 minutes he has scored two goals, and he is valued at seven million euros.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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