Transfer news: centre-back tipped for Benfica to replace Nicolás Otamendi | OneFootball

Benfica have been very active in the market in recent weeks, looking for possible reinforcements for the new season. Based on the information that has emerged, the Eagles have River Plate defender Lautaro Rivero on their radar and he is possibly the name being lined up to replace Nicolás Otamendi.

According to reports in the Argentine press, the 22-year-old defender, one of the standout players in the Buenos Aires club’s new season, is being labelled as a possible summer sale, with Benfica entering the picture. However, the same sources explain that the Lisbon club are not alone, as the player is also being linked with Roma, Chelsea and Udinese.

Lautaro Rivero’s name is therefore being associated with Benfica at a time when the Eagles are looking at several options to strengthen their squad, whether in defence, midfield or even attack. However, the Lisbon club, presided over by Rui Costa, have not yet made any decision on the targets they want to sign.

On the other hand, the local press stress that Benfica see the 22-year-old defender as Nicolás Otamendi’s possible successor at the Luz. It should be remembered that Glorioso’s number 30 is out of contract at the end of the season and various sources claim that he will leave Portugal after the World Cup to join River Plate.

This season, playing for River Plate, Lautaro Rivero – valued at €7 million – has already made 18 official appearances: 15 in the Argentine league and three in the Copa Sudamericana. In the 1,628 minutes he has been on the pitch, the 22-year-old centre-back has scored one goal.

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