Watch out! Serie A side could sign left-footer, solving Benfica problem | OneFootball

Sassuolo have turned their attention to Rafa Obrador and are already in talks with Benfica to secure the signing of the Spanish left-back in this summer transfer window. The 21-year-old recently returned to Luz after a loan spell at Torino, but he could be heading back to Italy.

According to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the Spanish left-back is Sassuolo’s top priority to strengthen the left side of the "neroverdi" defence. The Serie A club have already opened talks with the Eagles to understand the conditions of the deal, although they are also keeping Parma’s Emanuele Valeri as an alternative if the move does not go through.

Obrador’s possible departure could help Benfica reduce the number of options at left-back, a position that continues to be assessed by Marco Silva. After returning from loan, the future of the former Real Madrid player remains open, and another transfer is very much on the table.

In addition to looking for a left-back, Sassuolo also want to strengthen the right side of their defence. To that end, the Italians are considering the signing of experienced Matteo Darmian, the 36-year-old Italy international who is available on a free transfer after his contract with Inter expired.

Negotiations for Rafa Obrador - who has also been linked with Real Sociedad - are still ongoing, and the next few days could be decisive in determining the young defender’s future. If an agreement is reached, the Luz club could resolve one of the pending files of this transfer window and make room in the squad to continue the adjustments desired by Marco Silva.

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