Rui Costa warned: Rival enters race for Benfica-linked winger | OneFootball

Toni Fruk is now on Sporting's wishlist. According to gathered information, the Alvalade club is interested in the Croatian winger, who was recently also linked as a possible reinforcement for Benfica. The entry of the Lions into the scene further complicates Rui Costa's task.

According to journalist Ekrem Konur, the Alvalade club is one of several European teams — alongside Benfica — interested in the Rijeka player, where he has been one of the main offensive references for the Croatian side. However, doubts remain regarding his departure.

In the same post, made on social network X, the journalist explains that Toni Fruk has not yet decided whether he will leave Rijeka in the winter transfer window or if he prefers to wait until the end of the season, making the move only in the summer. Even so, several clubs are keeping an eye on his signing.

Besides Benfica and Sporting, who are looking to strengthen the winger position due to a lack of options in their squads, the rivals from the second circular face strong competition. Clubs like Stuttgart and Villarreal are said to have already started talks with Rijeka, while Brighton and Crystal Palace are monitoring the player's progress.

Toni Fruk — currently valued at 9 million euros — could be one of Benfica's Christmas presents. In the current sports season, the Croatian footballer has already played 28 official matches for Rijeka, across national and European competitions. In the 2,305 minutes he spent on the pitch, the number 10 scored 11 goals and provided two assists.

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