Benfica know how much Rio Ave are demanding for André Luiz | OneFootball

André Luiz has a set price that promises to deter suitors. According to information reported by journalist Ekrem Konur, the Rio Ave management is demanding a fee between 15 and 20 million euros to release the asset. This financial demand poses serious obstacles to any immediate negotiations.

Benfica considers André Luiz’s asking price too high

Benfica considers the requested amount excessively high. The club’s structure, led by Rui Costa, is not willing to reach those figures for the number 11. The hefty investment demanded by the Vila do Conde side has cooled the initial enthusiasm, forcing the Luz officials to reconsider their next steps in this matter.

The competition for the player is vast and fierce. In addition to Porto and Sporting, there are several international clubs in the race. Sunderland, Basel, Olympique de Marseille, Bayer Leverkusen, and Flamengo are closely monitoring the situation and may soon submit offers that meet the northern club’s financial expectations.

Rafa Silva’s return gains momentum

With the Wesley dossier losing steam, the Eagles are analyzing other possibilities to strengthen their attack. The return of Rafa Silva continues to be considered a valid solution. The priority is to find a game-changer capable of quickly adding quality to José Mourinho’s squad.

This season, playing for Rio Ave, André Luiz – valued at 4 million euros – has played 16 matches: 15 in Liga Portugal Betclic and one in the Portuguese Cup. In the 1,258 minutes he was on the pitch, the winger scored five goals and provided five assists, giving an excellent account of himself.

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