José Mourinho makes key decision on Benfica’s transfer plans | OneFootball

José Mourinho does not give up on signing a striker. According to what has been found out, the Portuguese coach wants to have a new reinforcement for the Benfica attack, in order to have another viable option to compete with Vangelis Pavlidis, whose recent form has been highlighted by the Spanish press.

As explained by the newspaper Record, in its Wednesday, December 24th edition, the 62-year-old coach does not expect many new signings for the Eagles’ squad, however, he has informed Rui Costa’s management that he will not give up on signing another striker, despite the significant investment already made in Franjo Ivanovic.

According to the same source, José Mourinho wants Benfica to secure the arrival of a striker with different characteristics from those of Pavlidis and Ivanovic, in order to create greater competition for the most advanced spot in the team’s attack.

Thus, with the arrival of another striker, the departure of Henrique Araújo becomes even more likely. Currently seen as the third striker in the squad, the number 39 would lose almost all his space at Benfica. Since the Special One returned to Luz, the Portuguese player has only played 12 minutes, in the Portuguese Cup match against Atlético.

The signing of another striker could mean the arrival of a second winter reinforcement. For now, Benfica hopes to be able to count on Sidny Cabral, a full-back who has been making an impression wearing the Estrela da Amadora shirt. The deal between the two parties was closed for 6 million euros, plus other variables.

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