Bruno Lage: Benfica may get English help against Fenerbahçe | OneFootball

As Benfica prepare to host Fenerbahçe in the second leg of the Champions League play-off, Bruno Lage and the Benfica may have received good news regarding one of José Mourinho's players. According to reports, goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic is being coveted by Nottingham Forest, who have already initiated negotiations with the Turks.

Nuno Espírito Santo has been doing an excellent job at Nottingham Forest, but he has warned the club's management of the need to strengthen the team. For the Portuguese coach, the goalkeeper position is a priority, and the English club wants to sign the goalkeeper who impressed at the 2022 World Cup, playing for Croatia, since José Mourinho has benched him.

José Mourinho prefers Turkish goalkeeper Irfancan Egribaya, and therefore, due to the lack of playing time, Livakovic is willing to leave to join Nuno Espírito Santo's team in the Premier League. Nottingham Forest will play in the Europa League this season, and the Portuguese coach wants to increase competition and bring international experience to a sector considered essential.

Nottingham Forest has already signed nine players in this transfer window and is willing to close the deal for Livakovic. Fenerbahçe views the sale positively, thinking about a possible financial gain for a substitute goalkeeper who has already turned 30 years old and has a market value of 9 million euros, according to Transfermarkt.

As the clubs negotiate the player, José Mourinho is preparing the rest of the team for the second leg of the Champions League play-off, to be played next Wednesday, August 27, at the Estádio da Luz, at 8:00 PM. The tie is currently tied at 0-0, and the winner will secure a spot in the lucrative competition.

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