L. Pedro Sousa says Benfica missed out on target: Deal died over €30m | OneFootball

Luís Pedro Sousa analyzed the arrival of Circati at Benfica, signed to strengthen central defense after the departure of António Silva. The commentator recalled that Harwood-Bellis was initially the Eagles’ main target for the position, but the deal did not go through because of the 30 million euros demanded by Southampton.

"Marco Silva had an emblematic and revealing remark a week ago when asked to comment on the delay in the arrival of new signings, considering that, largely because of European commitments, Benfica were already heading into their fifth official match," he wrote in the newspaper 'Record'.

"He acknowledged the difficulties the Reds have in recruiting players to his liking," he said.

In the meantime, Benfica ended up moving for Circati, who has already arrived at the Club and signed a contract: "Meanwhile, a week later, the center-back to replace António Silva finally appeared, and Marco Silva’s praise was so great and so important that no one would dare question that understanding, even though the first major target had been Harwood-Bellis, with Benfica running up against the 30 million euros demanded by Southampton."

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