Lukebakio's Benfica successor could come from Spain, 26 goals in 2025/26 | OneFootball

Besides Gustavo Puerta, Sergio Arribas is also on Benfica’s radar, and the pair could quickly go from being monitored players to concrete targets for the Eagles’ board. The intention of Benfica’s decision-makers will, however, depend on their ability to complete the departures of key first-team players, namely Richard Ríos and Dodi Lukebakio.

Sergio Arribas, 23, is another name that could gain prominence in Benfica’s plans. The Spaniard has been on the Eagles’ radar for some time and, at this stage, the possibility of making a move for the player is gaining strength.

Arribas mainly plays as a right winger, but he can also operate as an attacking midfielder. In fact, this latter position is one of the areas in the squad where Marco Silva has acknowledged there are currently few options, so the Almería footballer could offer an alternative in two different roles.

Despite the interest, there is still no formal offer from Benfica to Almería. The Spanish club is said to be aiming for a deal worth around €20 million, while Arribas is under contract until 2029 and has a release clause set at €40 million.

Benfica’s board therefore has two names on its shortlist to strengthen the squad, but completing the deals will be directly tied to their ability to free up space and, above all, bring in revenue from the departures of Richard Ríos and Dodi Lukebakio.

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