Exclusive Glorioso 1904 – Lucca deal falls through, Benfica plot new moves | OneFootball

Benfica is not expected to sign any forward until the end of the winter transfer window, according to Glorioso 1904. Despite several names being linked to the Eagles in recent weeks, the club's management believes that at this stage, there is no justification for pursuing a reinforcement for the attack.

In the case of Lorenzo Lucca, the Eagles lost the race for the Italian forward, who moved to Nottingham Forest on loan from Napoli. The financial demands involved made any attempt at an agreement by the club impossible.

As for Jeff Ekhator, the situation is different. The young forward from Genoa remains highly regarded by the club's management and is seen as a player with potential for the future, but the possibility of a deal is considered unlikely in this January window.

The demands of the Italian club and the short time frame until the market closes make an immediate agreement difficult, pushing any progress to the summer market. Additionally, the recent focus on Anísio Cabral reinforces the idea that Benfica can look to internal solutions.

The young forward scored on his debut for the first team, leaving excellent impressions and gaining credit with the coaching staff, a clear sign that the club believes in the talent it has at home. Thus, everything points to the Eagles closing the market without signing a new striker, trusting in the current squad.

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