Unai Emery sets sights on Benfica target, could ruin Marco Silva dream | OneFootball

Benfica remain determined to secure the signing of João Palhinha, but want to do so through a loan deal. The Eagles consider the fee demanded by Bayern too high for a permanent transfer and are exploring a solution that would allow them to bring in the midfielder without, for now, taking on an investment of €25 million.

According to SIC, that is the scenario currently being considered by the Reds’ hierarchy, who are trying to convince the Bavarian club’s officials to accept a temporary move. The 31-year-old midfielder is still under contract with the Germans for another two seasons and is open to the possibility of returning to Portuguese football, without hiding his willingness to play for Benfica.

However, the deal promises not to be simple. In addition to the difficulties posed by Bayern Munich, Benfica face strong competition for the midfielder’s signing. Juventus recently entered the race for João Palhinha, emerging as another candidate to sign the Portugal international and potentially complicating the Reds’ plans.

Besides the Turin side, Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are also closely monitoring the situation of the former Sporting player. Despite the growing interest from several clubs, Bayern Munich remain, for now, unwavering in their valuation of the player, maintaining the €25 million asking price to agree to a permanent departure.

In this way, Benfica are trying to find a formula, banking on a loan move as the most viable solution to secure one of the main targets to strengthen Marco Silva’s midfield.

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