Bournemouth to bid for António Silva at Benfica; here's the fee | OneFootball

Benfica are determined to quickly close the file on the heart of the defence, and António Silva’s departure could be decided in the coming days. Bournemouth are preparing to move forward with a formal bid for the Portugal international, in a deal that could reach €25 million.

A move to the Premier League is a clear objective for António Silva, a factor that has weighed decisively in the talks. Although the English club have not yet submitted an official offer, there is confidence that step will be taken in the next few hours, allowing a process that has been in the works for some time to move forward. The information was reported by Record.

Convinced that this is the right time to take his career in a new direction, the defender chose not to accept the renewal offer presented by Benfica. Rui Costa put a contract on the table running until 2031, along with a rising salary and the prospect of the player taking on the team captain’s armband.

Given the player’s stance, Benfica’s officials began to view a transfer as an increasingly likely scenario. At the Luz, there is a belief that this could be the last opportunity to secure a significant financial return for the defender, considering that António Silva has entered the final year of his contract.

AC Milan, who recently began a new cycle under the command of Ruben Amorim, were also one of the clubs that tried to understand the player’s situation. Jorge Mendes is already said to be working on finding a solution for the Portugal international, but the most likely scenario is a move to Bournemouth.

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