Glorioso 1904 exclusive: Famalicão demand big money for Ibrahima Ba | OneFootball

Benfica remain attentive to the situation of Ibrahima Ba and continue to view the Famalicão centre-back as one of their main targets to strengthen the heart of the defence. According to information gathered by Glorioso 1904, Rui Costa has not given up on signing the Senegal international, but the Eagles' SAD has already set a financial limit for the deal.

According to what our newspaper has learned, Benfica’s officials are willing to invest up to €15 million to secure the signing of Ibrahima Ba. However, that amount still falls short of Famalicão’s demands, who are asking for a fee close to €20 million to release one of their most valuable assets.

Marco Silva is a big admirer of the young centre-back’s qualities and believes the player has the ideal profile to join Benfica’s new defensive line. Strong in duels, quick at covering space in behind, and with significant room for development, Ibrahima Ba fits the playing style desired by the Eagles' coach.

Even so, Rui Costa does not intend to compromise the Club’s financial planning over a single signing. The board believes there are alternatives on the market and, if Famalicão maintain their current demands, Benfica could turn their attention to other targets identified by the scouting department.

At this stage, the case remains open and anything could happen in the coming weeks. Benfica remain interested and believe it will still be possible to reach an agreement. The tug-of-war between the two SADs therefore looks set to continue throughout this transfer window.

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