Transfer market: Benfica dream of Viery, but Eagles face stiff competition | OneFootball

Benfica’s interest in Viery is already well known, but the Eagles are not alone in the race. Based on information gathered by the press, the Luz club, led by Rui Costa, faces strong competition for the defender, at a time when the Reds will have to find a successor to Nicolás Otamendi.

However, according to reports in the Brazilian press, Benfica’s move for Viery could become quite complicated, since the 21-year-old Grêmio player already has several clubs interested in signing him, something that will make negotiations between the Eagles and the Brazilian side more difficult.

In fact, the same sources indicate that, besides Benfica, Viery has seven more clubs interested in signing him. With the Eagles keeping a close eye on the situation, clubs such as Bologna, Napoli, Roma, Nottingham Forest, Brighton, Newcastle and Lille have already made enquiries with Grêmio. However, the club, managed by Portuguese coach Luís Castro, is said to be leaning towards a transfer worth around €20 million.

Defence is a topic that will receive major attention from Benfica in the summer transfer window. In addition to Otamendi’s departure after six seasons, the Luz club is also looking to resolve António Silva’s situation. The Reds are said to have presented a new contract renewal proposal to the Portuguese player; however, if it is rejected, the Eagles are not ruling out the possibility of negotiating his transfer.

This season, playing for Grêmio, Viery - valued at €3 million - has already made 24 official appearances: 11 in the Brasileirão, seven in the Gaúcho, four in the Copa Sudamericana and two in the Copa do Brasil. In the 2,102 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the 21-year-old defender has scored two goals and provided one assist.

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