Fresh update on rumours of Benfica's interest in Edson Álvarez | OneFootball

Benfica remain active in the transfer market, but they still have a few positions to strengthen before the start of the new season. After securing the signing of Jhon Durán to bolster the attack, the structure led by Rui Costa continues to prioritize the arrival of a centre-back and a defensive midfielder.

In the last few hours, Sky Sports Germany reported that Benfica were interested in Edson Álvarez, the West Ham Mexican midfielder. However, according to O Jogo, the 28-year-old international is not part of the Eagles’ list of targets. The player, who is also being tracked by Cologne, is not an option being considered by the Benfica hierarchy.

So, while they continue trying to find a solution to strengthen the midfield, the Lisbon club are also keeping their focus on signing another centre-back, another of the priorities identified by Marco Silva to complete the squad for the 2026/27 season.

João Palhinha remains Marco Silva’s preferred name, although the deal has become more complicated. The most likely scenario is the transfer of the Portugal international to Aston Villa. The English club have already opened talks with Bayern and are currently in pole position to secure the midfielder’s signing.

Aston Villa are in a position to make financially more attractive offers than the one Benfica would be willing to submit, making Marco Silva’s wish even harder to fulfil.

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