Keito Nakamura linked with Benfica for 2026/27 | OneFootball

After securing the signings of Clément Lenglet and Gabriel Índio to strengthen the defence, Benfica have now turned their full attention to the attack. The priority for the SAD led by Rui Costa is now to sign a winger who can immediately become one of Marco Silva’s options for the Europa League qualifying tie against St. Gallen.

Keito Nakamura is one of the players being monitored by the Benfica hierarchy, but at this stage the club has yet to move forward with the signing of the Japan international. The 25-year-old winger, who plays for Stade Reims, enjoyed an impressive season, registering 14 goals and three assists in 32 matches in the French second division, but the fact that he was recently with the Japan national team at the 2026 World Cup currently places him on the back burner.

The Eagles’ strategy is to find a player who can arrive quickly at Seixal and be available for the team’s first official matches of the season. With Andreas Schjelderup and Dodi Lukebakio still involved in the World Cup and due a holiday period, and Gianluca Prestianni suspended for the European tie, Marco Silva needs immediate solutions for the wings.

Bruma and Tiago Gouveia are currently the main available options, although Rafa Silva, João Rego and some youth players, such as Jaden Umeh and Peter Edokpolor, could also gain a bigger role if the new signing does not arrive in time.

, prioritising players who can immediately join the Benfica team’s work.

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