Emergency meeting at Benfica: Rui Costa admits flaws in Marco Silva's squad | OneFootball

Benfica held an important transfer market meeting at the Luz, bringing together Rui Costa, Marco Silva, Mário Branco and Patrick Dippel, the man in charge of the Eagles’ scouting department. The meeting was used to take stock of the squad, identify needs and map out the strategy for the final weeks of the transfer window.

According to Record, . After Benfica pulled back from trying to sign Jonathan Jesus, due to Cruzeiro’s demands, the club’s hierarchy believes that signing a centre-back remains a priority before the market closes.

Another of the matters discussed was the midfield. João Palhinha remains on Benfica’s radar and is still one of the names on the table to strengthen the deeper area of Marco Silva’s team, although any deal will also depend on the financial terms and how negotiations develop.

The meeting also served to assess possible arrivals in other positions in the squad. Benfica’s directors admit that some signings may only move forward if there are departures in the coming weeks, with the SAD remaining alert to opportunities that may arise before the market shuts.

With the new season already under way, Rui Costa and the rest of the structure are looking to ensure that Marco Silva has a competitive squad to challenge for every objective. The scouting work remains active and Benfica intend to close the market with the identified gaps properly addressed.

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