Samuel Lino targeted by Benfica, but deal with Flamengo won’t be easy | OneFootball

Samuel Lino is yet another name on the extensive list of targets for January. According to reports, Benfica is interested in signing the Brazilian winger — who has already played in Portugal — however, the deal with Flamengo, who signed him during the summer, does not look easy.

According to what is circulating on social media, journalist Júlio Miguel Neto reports that the 25-year-old Brazilian is one of the names being considered by the Benfica board to strengthen the winger position, a sector that has suffered many shortages this season and has become even more limited due to Lukebakio's injury.

On the other hand, Samuel Lino, who has played for clubs such as Gil Vicente, is currently the most expensive signing of the Rio de Janeiro club, which brought him from Atlético de Madrid during the summer transfer window. Given this situation, it is not expected to be an easy negotiation with Mengão.

Nevertheless, Benfica has other options on the table, aiming to provide an immediate contribution to the team managed by José Mourinho. Besides Lino, the Eagles have once again turned their attention to Paulo Dybala, the Argentine international who is entering the last six months of his contract with the Italians of Roma.

Samuel Lino — currently valued at 22 million euros — is the most expensive signing of the Carioca club. In the current season, which is coming to an end, Flamengo’s number 16 has played a total of 27 official matches, in which he has recorded three goals and five assists for the Rio de Janeiro club.

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