Tomás Araújo fitness issues prompt Benfica to consider two centre-backs | OneFootball

Benfica are weighing the addition of two centre-backs, with Tomás Araújo’s fitness issues prompting fresh action.

According to Glorioso 1904, a defender is already on his way to Luz, with Josip Sutalo currently best placed.

The Ajax player has regained momentum in recent weeks and is viewed as the leading candidate to bolster Marco Silva’s squad.

Even with the arrival of the 26-year-old, the hierarchy is keeping open the option of adding a further centre-back. The call will depend on how Araújo’s condition progresses and on assessments of in-house solutions over the coming weeks.

At present, beyond the Portugal international, Benfica have only Clément Lenglet and Gabriel Índio for the role, both left footed. If the right market opportunity emerges, a second signing is being considered to deepen the unit.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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