Rui Costa still seeks millions for Benfica surplus man, Rayo join race | OneFootball

The Benfica continues to work in the transfer market not only to strengthen Marco Silva's squad, but also to find solutions for players who are not part of the first team's plans. Rui Costa is looking to make the most of some of the available assets, and there is now another club interested in a player who could leave the Luz during this window.

The player in question is Rafael Obrador. According to journalist Nicolò Schira, Rayo Vallecano has joined Sassuolo in the race for the 22-year-old Spanish left-back. The Spanish club is also pushing to try to secure the defender's signing, increasing the competition for the Benfica player.

Sassuolo's interest was already known, with the Italian club having opened negotiations with Benfica with a view to signing Obrador. Rayo Vallecano's entry could, however, change the picture and give Benfica SAD another possibility to find a solution for the full-back.

Obrador returned to Benfica after spending last season on loan at Torino, where he sought to gain experience in Italian football. The full-back, developed at Real Madrid, arrived at the Eagles with the expectation of establishing himself in Portuguese football, but at this moment his future seems likely to involve another change of club.

With the market still open, Benfica now has two clubs monitoring Rafael Obrador's situation. The competition between Sassuolo and Rayo Vallecano could be important for Rui Costa, who is looking to make the most of the player and find a solution that allows the full-back to continue his career away from the Luz.

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