Attention! Benfica could lose 3 strikers this summer | OneFootball

Benfica are preparing to let three forwards leave in this summer transfer window. The Eagles’ squad has even been strengthened with the arrival of Jhon Durán, a striker loaned by Al Nassr for a fee of €6.1 million, which has reduced the space available for some players already in Benfica’s squad.

The first name to leave Benfica is Gustavo Varela. The striker is joining Monza for €2.5 million, after spending a season on loan at Gil Vicente. He was unable to earn a place in Marco Silva’s plans.

Henrique Araújo is another of the names on Benfica’s transfer list. The 24-year-old was part of the first-team squad last season, but he was unable to show his best form, making 11 appearances without scoring. For the B team, he still managed two goals in eight games. Casa Pia, who already have André Gomes, are one of the candidates to take the player.

Finally, Franjo Ivanovic is expected to leave Benfica, mainly because of Durán’s arrival. The Croatian cost €22 million after a very positive season in a Union Saint-Gilloise shirt. He was unable to overcome the competition from Vangelis Pavlidis and ended 2025/26 with modest numbers: 42 matches, eight goals and two assists.

Galatasaray are monitoring the situation and are preparing to make a loan offer for the Croatian forward. Benfica’s group of strikers this season is expected to consist of three names: Vangelis Pavlidis, Jhon Durán and Anísio Cabral.

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