Sporting outmanoeuvres Benfica, could sign Marco Silva target | OneFootball

Benfica suffered a major setback in the transfer market after seeing Ibrahima Ba choose a move to Strasbourg, but the transfer did not go through because he failed his medical. Now, the Senegalese centre-back could end up at... Sporting.

The Lions wasted no time in finding a replacement and are now said to have Ibrahima Ba’s signing almost wrapped up.

The board led by Frederico Varandas is in very advanced talks with Famalicão, and the deal could be sealed for 20 million euros. At the same time, the club from Famalicão would secure a percentage of any future sale.

For his part, Ibrahima Ba is expected in Lisbon in the coming days to undergo the usual medical tests and sign a multi-year contract with Sporting. Last season, the African defender scored one goal in 24 matches.

Speaking of the heart of the defence, António Silva’s future is looking increasingly far from Benfica. The centre-back will not renew his contract with the Eagles and is ready to join Bournemouth. The English club reached an agreement with the player and agent Jorge Mendes as recently as last week.

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