Benfica get fresh boost in Amoura chase thanks to… Leipzig | OneFootball

Mohamed Amoura could continue to be a market opportunity for Benfica. RB Leipzig are not in talks with Wolfsburg to sign the Algerian international, as the priority for the club managed by Martín Demichelis is to secure the signing of Fisnik Asllani, the Hoffenheim forward.

The information reported by journalist Florian Plettenberg could open the door for other clubs interested in the winger, including Benfica, who already closely monitored Mohamed Amoura’s situation during the 2025 summer transfer window. The Algerian international remains under contract with Wolfsburg, but the historic German club’s relegation to Bundesliga 2 could make a potential departure easier in this transfer window. Despite having a contract valid until June 2029, the need to balance the books could force the German club’s officials to show greater flexibility in negotiations.

Unlike what happened in the past, when figures in the region of €40 million were mentioned, everything indicates that Wolfsburg will now be willing to negotiate for a lower fee, precisely because of their relegation to the second tier of German football.

In the 2025/26 season, Mohamed Amoura made 33 official appearances for the German side. Across 2,057 minutes played, the 26-year-old winger scored eight goals and also provided three assists, numbers that have once again attracted the attention of several European clubs.

According to Transfermarkt, the Algerian international is currently valued at €20 million, a figure that still makes him one of the most valuable assets in Wolfsburg’s squad. For now, Benfica have not made any formal offer for the player, but RB Leipzig’s absence from the race could represent an opportunity for Rui Costa if the Eagles decide to make another move for a footballer who has long been on the radar of the club’s hierarchy.

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