Rui Costa weighs Rafael Obrador exit as Rayo Vallecano join Sassuolo race | OneFootball

Benfica are active in the market to strengthen Marco Silva’s squad and move on players outside first-team plans. According to Glorioso 1904, Rayo Vallecano have joined Sassuolo in pursuit of left-back Rafael Obrador, 22.

The Spanish club are pushing to sign the defender, increasing competition for his signature. Sassuolo had already opened talks with Benfica over a deal.

The extra bidder could shift the picture and hand Benfica another route to resolve Obrador’s future during this window.

Obrador has returned to Benfica after spending last season on loan at Torino, seeking experience in Italian football. A Real Madrid academy graduate, he joined the Eagles aiming to establish himself in Portugal, yet his next step now appears to involve another move.

With the market still open, Benfica have two clubs tracking his situation. Rival interest could help Rui Costa maximise value and find a solution that allows the left-back to continue his career away from the Luz.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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