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The transfer market remains open and Rui Costa has some dossiers to resolve. Florentino Luís, who lost his starting position this season, since the arrival of Argentine Enzo Barrenechea, is one of the names that has been constantly pointed out as a departure. In addition to Napoli and Roma, Inter Milan, also from Italy, is interested in hiring the midfielder from Benfica.

The information was advanced by the Corriere dello Sport newspaper, which explains that the collapse of the deal between Inter Milan and Roma for midfielder Manu Koné led the nerazzurris to turn their attention to other targets, and Florentino Luís's name appears high on the club's list of interests.

Manu Koné was already practically closed at Inter, but last-minute demands from Roma caused the Milanese team to distance themselves from the deal. Due to the 'stretching of the rope' by the Italian capital emblem, Benfica may lose Florentino Luís, as the nerazzurris are determined to hire a defensive midfielder and the Luso-Angolan has lost space in Bruno Lage's hierarchy.

Several interested parties have emerged for Florentino Luís in this market, and Benfica is willing to negotiate the sale of the midfielder. The Reds demand a fee of over 25 million euros, a value that caught the attention of the Italians from Roma, Napoli, and Inter Milan. Also, Al Ahli from Saudi Arabia is keeping an eye on the player's situation.

The 26-year-old defensive midfielder, who celebrates his birthday precisely on this Tuesday, August 19, has a contract with Benfica until the end of the 2026/27 season and is shielded with a termination clause worth 120 million euros. In the four official games this season, he has always been a substitute used.

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