Pedro Sousa says €25 million centre-back pursuit shows Lenglet is disappointing and there are concerns over Araújo | OneFootball

On Mercado NOW, Pedro Sousa argued that Benfica exploring a centre-back of this calibre, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis on the shortlist for more than 25 million euros, reflects doubts about the existing options.

He said the potential outlay points to Clement Lenglet disappointing and to concerns over Tomás Araújo among the centre-backs available to Marco Silva.

Benfica are assessing several solutions to bolster the heart of their defence, and Harwood-Bellis, 24 and at Southampton, is one of the names being considered.

The discussion also indicated Benfica have made contact over other targets for the role. Tiago Gabriel of Lecce was cited, although he will not be joining.

A new centre-back has been identified as a priority for Benfica this window, with Harwood-Bellis one of several possibilities under review.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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