Rui Costa interest in Erica Meg in doubt as Valadares talent could head to USA | OneFootball

Erica Meg, the creative Valadares Gaia midfielder of interest to Rui Costa, is no longer a straightforward Benfica target, with a switch to the USA under consideration, according to Glorioso 1904.

The level of competition in the USA, together with the prospect of a more attractive salary, is said to be pulling her towards a move abroad, which could also offer greater opportunities with England.

She received a senior call-up in April from head coach Sarina Wiegman for qualifiers against Iceland and Spain as England look towards the 2027 World Cup.

Until then, Meg had only featured for England’s youth sides, earning 22 caps at under-17 level and a further 12 appearances for the under-19s before joining the senior camp.

She was among the breakout performers in Portugal’s Liga BPI for Valadares Gaia last season, playing 27 matches, scoring five goals and providing three assists.

Source: Glorioso 1904