Bayer Leverkusen midfielder wants more game time and is on Benfica's radar | OneFootball

Equi Fernández is one of the midfielders being monitored by Benfica with a view to strengthening the midfield. The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder appeals to the Eagles’ hierarchy and is on the list of possible targets for this summer transfer window.

Developed at Boca Juniors, the Argentina under-17 international had a spell at Al-Qadisiyah before moving to Bayer Leverkusen last summer in a deal worth €25 million. In the 2025/26 season, the defensive midfielder featured in 30 official matches for the German side, although he never established himself as an undisputed starter. The information was reported by Bild.

Despite the interest, Benfica have not yet made any formal offer for Equi Fernández. The player, who is about to turn 24, is under contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2030, but could change clubs again if an interesting opportunity arises during this transfer window.

For now, the Eagles are merely keeping track of the situation, with no negotiations currently underway between the parties. Before moving for a new midfielder, the SAD led by Rui Costa wants to define the future of some members of the current squad.

Enzo Barrenechea is one of the players whose future remains up in the air. The Argentine midfielder is not among Marco Silva’s main options for next season, and Benfica are open to negotiating a possible transfer.

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