Benfica eye Felipe Augusto and hold edge in deal | OneFootball

Benfica may be close to getting a deal for Felipe Augusto over the line. Based on information reported by the press, the Trabzonspor forward has shown interest in playing for the Eagles, and the Lisbon club have a bargaining chip that could help facilitate talks with the Turkish side.

Following the rumours, including confirmation that the Lisbon club have already submitted an offer, journalist Mustafa Özgür Sancar assures that the 22-year-old attacker is very interested in moving to Portugal and says the following about the Brazilian player’s wishes: "Felipe Augusto wants to play for Mourinho’s Benfica".

"Trabzonspor are among the clubs interested in Sidny Lopes Cabral. The club from northern Turkey wanted to sign him last summer, but Cabral chose Benfica. Now, from what I have been able to find out, Trabzonspor are asking for 10 million euros and Cabral’s permanent transfer in order to release Augusto to Benfica," added the same source, who specialises in the transfer market, revealing the details that could influence the move.

"Felipe Augusto is a forward who is developing far more than any other in the Turkish Super Lig this season. He has become a key player for Trabzonspor, despite the presence of a heavyweight striker like Onachu," the journalist added. The inclusion of Sidny Cabral in the deal could be seen as an advantage for Benfica.

This season, playing for Trabzonspor, Felipe Augusto — valued at 10 million euros — has already made 37 official appearances: 31 in the Super Lig, five in the Turkish Cup and one in the Super Cup. In the 2,606 minutes he has been on the pitch, the Brazilian forward has scored 15 goals.

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