Pedro Sousa cools Benfica hopes over João Palhinha | OneFootball

"There is a 25 to 30 percent chance of João Palhinha becoming a Benfica player."

"I believe he will stay abroad for another year, that is why I gave those numbers," he said on Mercado NOW.

"Benfica must look at the finances. He earns nine million euros gross, about four and a half net. Even if Benfica opened the window and matched the six million Otamendi was on, and even with a deal longer than the two years he has with Bayern Munich, say four years, six times four is 24, plus 20 or 25 for the transfer, you are at around 50 million euros. Is Benfica ready to do that? Those are the sums to weigh."

Benfica could table a 25 million euro bid. A loan is also on the table, a 10 million fee with a 15 million obligatory purchase clause.

This season with Tottenham, Palhinha played 45 matches, 33 in the Premier League, eight in the Champions League, two in the League Cup, one in the FA Cup and one in the UEFA Super Cup. Across 2,917 minutes he scored seven goals and made two assists. He is valued at 15 million euros.

Source: Glorioso 1904