Liverpool eye Marco Silva favourite as Benfica set asking price | OneFootball

he is enjoying a good spell at Benfica, and the right-back’s development is not going unnoticed abroad. The 18-year-old has started to play a bigger role this season under Marco Silva and, according to the English press, he is already attracting interest from one of Europe’s biggest clubs.

According to Anfield Watch, Liverpool have identified Banjaqui as one of their main targets to strengthen the right-back position. The Reds have been using Ronald Araújo at right-back, but the 27-year-old Uruguay international is naturally a centre-back and is currently on loan from Barcelona, with a purchase option valued at around €55 million.

Liverpool’s interest becomes even more significant given that Arsenal are also said to have submitted a €30 million offer for the player, split into two €15 million instalments: one fixed and the other dependent on meeting objectives. The offer, however, was reportedly rejected by Benfica’s officials, who are maintaining a firm stance regarding the future of one of the Club’s brightest homegrown talents.

It is in this context that Benfica’s decision emerges: according to the same outlet, Banjaqui could leave the Luz for a minimum fee of €50 million. That is the amount at which Benfica’s SAD, led by Rui Costa, would feel comfortable negotiating the sale of Portugal’s Under-17 world and European champion.

Banjaqui made his debut for Benfica’s first team in last season’s Portuguese Cup round of 16 against Farense, and made his first start in the 19th round of the league against Estrela da Amadora, providing the assist for Anísio Cabral in the goal that sealed the 4-0 win. , in the Europa League, where he delivered a very assured defensive performance.

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