José Mourinho lays down demands to Rui Costa over Benfica’s transfer plans | OneFootball

The midfielder Stije Resink is being considered as a potential reinforcement for Benfica. According to the Dutch press, José Mourinho identified this target and has expressed his desire to have the Groningen player join the team in this transfer window.

As reported by Voetball International, José Mourinho wants the 22-year-old midfielder in the squad, and in response to the Portuguese coach's demand, the Benfica management, led by Rui Costa, is already preparing a formal offer to send to the Dutch club. According to the same source, the deal could be made for around 6 million euros.

The same source also revealed that the Benfica coach has already contacted Resink to try to persuade the midfielder to move to Luz, at a time when the player has been standing out at Groningen. Regarding interest in the player, Benfica faces competition from Ajax and Feyenoord.

The signing of Stije Resink would add options to Benfica's midfield, at a time when the team is facing several uncertainties regarding the physical conditions of Enzo Barrenechea and Manu Silva, not to mention Richard Ríos's injury-related absence.

This season, wearing the Groningen jersey, Stije Resink — valued at 7 million euros — has played a total of 20 official matches: 19 in the Eredivisie and one in the KNVB Beker. In the 1,800 minutes he has been on the pitch, the 22-year-old midfielder has recorded four goals and five assists.

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