Keito Nakamura linked with Benfica for 2026/27 | OneFootball

After securing the signings of Clément Lenglet and Gabriel Índio to strengthen the defensive sector, Benfica has now turned its full attention to the attack. The priority for the SAD led by Rui Costa is now to sign a winger who can immediately become one of Marco Silva’s options for the Europa League qualifying tie against St. Gallen.

Keito Nakamura is one of the players on the radar of Benfica’s decision-makers, but at this stage the club has not yet made a move to sign the Japan international. The 25-year-old winger, who plays for Stade Reims, had an outstanding season, recording 14 goals and three assists in 32 matches in the French second division, but the fact that he was recently on duty with the Japanese national team at the 2026 World Cup currently places him in the background.

The Eagles’ strategy is to find a player who can arrive quickly at Seixal and be available for the first official commitments of the season. With Andreas Schjelderup and Dodi Lukebakio still involved in the World Cup and due a holiday period, as well as Gianluca Prestianni suspended for the European tie, Marco Silva needs immediate solutions for the wings.

Bruma and Tiago Gouveia are, for now, the main available options, although Rafa Silva, João Rego and some academy youngsters, such as Jaden Umeh and Peter Edokpolor, could also gain space if the new signing does not arrive in time.

, prioritizing players who can immediately join the work of the Benfica team.

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