Benfica focus on Tiago Gabriel with €20m Lecce demand | OneFootball

With Mario Gila reportedly ready to join Milan, it opens the door for Benfica to get Tiago Gabriel, although Lecce’s €20m asking price is a problem.

Multiple sources today including Sky Sport Italia note that Gila has agreed personal terms with Milan, and Lazio are ready to accept a fee of €25m plus add-ons.

The Rossoneri had been in search of a central defender and it seems as if that slot has now been filled.

Tiago Gabriel open to Benfica

LECCE, ITALY – APRIL 20: Tiago Gabriel of US Lecce celebrates his team’s equalizing goal during the Serie A match between US Lecce and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Via del Mare on April 20, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

Another of the candidates on their list was Tiago Gabriel, who Sport Mediaset note is back on the radar for Benfica instead.

The 21-year-old made the move from Estrela Amadora to Lecce in January 2025 at a cost of just €1.25m plus add-ons.

He has really gone from strength to strength at the Stadio Via del Mare, amassing 39 Serie A appearances with two goals from defence.

Benfica are certainly eager, but the asking price set at €20m by Lecce is proving to be a sticking point.

At least now they won’t have to worry about the competition from Milan for his signature.

Juventus and Bournemouth were also linked with the Portuguese defender.