Unai Emery turns to Benfica target, could crush 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 studying a solution that would allow them to bring in the midfielder without, for now, taking on a €25 million investment.

According to SIC, that is the scenario currently being analysed by the club’s hierarchy, which is trying to convince the Bavarian club’s officials to accept a temporary move. The 31-year-old midfielder remains under contract with the Germans for two more seasons and is open to the possibility of returning to Portuguese football, not hiding his willingness to represent Benfica.

However, the deal is not expected 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 contender for the Portuguese international and potentially complicating Benfica’s plans.

Alongside the Turin side, Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, are also closely monitoring the situation of the former Sporting player. Despite the growing interest from several clubs, Bayern Munich remain, for now, unmoved in their valuation of the player, keeping the bar at €25 million to agree to a permanent departure.

In this way, Benfica are trying to find a formula that will reduce the financial impact of the deal, backing a loan move as the most viable solution to secure one of their main targets to strengthen Marco Silva’s midfield.

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