With Benfica watching, Sudakov makes decision with Shakhtar Donetsk | OneFootball

Linked to Benfica, Georgiy Sudakov is experiencing difficult times with Shakhtar Donetsk. According to reports, the Ukrainian international is unhappy with his current situation due to interest from several parties, and for that reason, he has already informed the eastern club's management that he intends to leave this transfer window, which could facilitate the deal for the Reds.

The newspaper Record writes today, August 25, that the player has been feeling down because of the entire 'saga' that has formed around him due to the transfer market. The Benfica target - which may have to pay more than 30 million euros - is not comfortable with the fact that the Ukrainians are 'scaring off' potential suitors.

However, possibly due to some pressure from the player, Shakhtar Donetsk initially asked for about 50 million euros, but as of today, according to what the press has learned, the Ukrainians have lowered their demands to 40M€, a sum that remains quite high for many of the clubs interested in Sudakov, including Benfica.

Despite the high financial demands from the eastern Ukrainian club, the red and white structure, led by Rui Costa, believes they can close the deal after Benfica secures its entry into the Champions League, which will mean a 'boost' of millions into the Eagles' coffers.

This season, Georgiy Sudakov – valued at 32 million euros – has played nine matches so far: five in the Europa League qualifying phase, three in the National Championship, and one in the Conference League preliminaries. In the 643 minutes he was on the pitch, the midfielder made two assists.

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