Mário Branco has clear goals for Benfica’s transfer window | OneFootball

Two wingers, a left-back, and a striker. These are the three main targets for Mário Branco in Benfica’s transfer market. The club’s management, with José Mourinho and Rui Costa involved in the process, has already defined which targets to pursue during the January transfer window.

As far as the wings are concerned, and after Dodi Lukebakio’s serious injury, the need to sign wingers has become even more urgent. Andreas Schjelderup and Gianluca Prestianni are the only natural options available to José Mourinho, but they are not entirely to the Benfica coach’s liking.

As for the attack, and despite the excellent performance of Vangelis Pavlidis (15 goals and two assists in 23 games), José Mourinho wants to secure a striker who is strong in the air, something Franjo Ivanović is not particularly known for. It remains to be seen what role the Croatian international will play.

Finally, on the left flank, Samuel Dahl’s days as Benfica’s starter may be numbered. José Mourinho has been relying on the 22-year-old Swede more due to a lack of alternatives than conviction. The lack of physical strength is one aspect that does not please the Eagles’ coach.

However, in all these scenarios, and as revealed in a Glorioso 1904 Exclusive, Benfica’s financial availability is not huge. Unless one of the club’s starters is sold, Mário Branco will look for deals at relatively low prices or even on a free transfer.

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