Samuel Dahl, watch out! Benfica have their sights set on a new left-back | OneFootball

Samuel Dahl may soon face competition at Benfica. According to the latest information, the Clube da Luz is interested in Souffian El Karouani, the left-back from Utrecht. However, the Eagles are not alone, and domestically, Porto is also keeping an eye on the player.

The news comes from Turkish journalist and transfer market specialist Ekrem Konur. A post made through his personal account on social network X reveals Benfica’s interest in Souffian El Karouani, with the caveat that the Eagles are not alone in the race.

"The 25-year-old left-back from Utrecht, Souffian El Karouani, is on the radar of Real Betis, Benfica, Porto, Ajax, Feyenoord, and PSV", reports Ekrem Konur. In addition to the Portuguese league, Clube da Luz also faces direct competition from Spain and the Netherlands—where the player is currently active.

The Turkish journalist then explains that a transfer during the month of January is an "unlikely" scenario, and that the summer window will be "decisive" for the player’s future. This is not great news for Benfica, who are looking to strengthen the squad as early as January for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.

Souffian El Karouani, a Utrecht player who also represents the Moroccan national team, is having a great season in the Netherlands. In 2025/26, playing for the Eredivisie side, the left-back has already played 23 matches, scored three goals, and provided 13 assists.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.