Circati secures centre, but Benfica could still move for right and left-backs | OneFootball

Alessandro Circati is very likely to become Benfica’s new centre-back, though the club could still seek reinforcements at full-back.

According to Glorioso 1904, Circati would be the fifth addition for 2026/2027, joining Gabriel Índio, Clément Lenglet, Jakub Kaminski and Jhon Durán.

Marco Silva is open to strengthening the right flank after Amar Dedic joined Newcastle, saying any move into the market will depend on internal decisions.

On the left, Samuel Dahl and José Neto are in place, yet the picture could change. The Swede has not convinced the former Fulham manager, and Neto may be viewed as too inexperienced to start immediately.

Beyond defence, Rui Costa wants a defensive midfielder, with João Palhinha targeted. The Bayern Munich player rejected Newcastle, and an agreement between the 31-year-old and Benfica is close.

Benfica are back in action on Thursday, 20 August, hosting Aarhus in the Europa League play-off first leg at 20:00 at Estádio da Luz.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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