Benfica open talks for Sergio Arribas, latest on negotiations | OneFootball

Sergio Arribas remains one of the names being monitored by Benfica to strengthen the attacking department. The Spanish winger, who plays for Almería, stood out last season by finishing as the top scorer in Spain’s Segunda División, despite being unable to lead the team to promotion.

Benfica’s officials have already sought to learn the conditions of a possible transfer, having made an initial approach to the player’s agent, Alejandro Camaño. However, there are still no formal negotiations between the two clubs.

The good institutional relations between Benfica and Almería, strengthened since Darwin Núñez’s transfer to the Luz, could facilitate a possible agreement if Benfica decide to move forward. Signing Arribas, 24, will require a significant investment. Almería want to receive more than €20 million for the player, who is also attracting interest from several Spanish clubs and teams from other European leagues.

At this moment, Benfica are keeping a close eye on the Spaniard, but any potential move may depend on sales in attack being completed, namely those of Andreas Schjelderup or Gianluca Prestianni, which would generate liquidity for an operation of this size.

The versatility of Sergio Arribas is one of the aspects most valued by Benfica’s structure. Left-footed, the Spaniard feels particularly comfortable starting from the right or in central areas behind the striker, but he can also play on the left flank.

In addition to his technical quality and creativity in the final third, Arribas has traits that recall Harry Wilson, a player Marco Silva got the best out of during his time at Fulham. That profile fits the Benfica coach’s playing idea, making the Spaniard an option that continues to be closely watched by the club’s SAD.

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