Glorioso 1904 exclusive confirmed - Benfica are eyeing Zan Vipotnik | OneFootball

It is now confirmed by Glorioso 1904 Exclusive: the name of Zan Vipotnik, who has been standing out in the Championship while playing for Swansea, is being linked with interest from Benfica. However, according to what has been reported by the international press, the Eagles are facing competition from Sporting in the race for the Slovenian striker.

In the last few hours, the Slovenian outlet Nogomanija has stated that the Eagles and the Lions are interested in the 23-year-old forward, who has already scored 25 goals this season. Although Swansea, managed by Vítor Matos, says it has not received any offers, the news source says otherwise and guarantees that, behind the scenes, the Welsh club has already received official bids for Vipotnik.

The outlet adds that Benfica, led by Rui Costa and coached by José Mourinho, are closely following the Slovenian’s sporting situation, as he has impressed in English football. Sporting, meanwhile, are also aware of the player’s performances, having also played for other clubs such as Maribor and Bordeaux.

Finally, Nogomanija explains that the Lisbon rivals are just two of the many clubs interested in signing Vipotnik, the current top scorer in the Championship, England’s second division, with 23 goals. Recently, Vítor Matos issued a warning to anyone looking to sign Vipotnik, saying that Swansea would need to be paid a lot of money.

This season, playing for Swansea, Zan Vipotnik — valued at €15 million — has already made 48 official appearances: 40 in the Championship, four in the EFL Cup and one in the FA Cup. In the 3,177 minutes he has been on the pitch, the Slovenian has scored 25 goals and provided three assists.

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