Wesley to Benfica? Cristiano Ronaldo makes life hell for the Eagles | OneFootball

The signing of Wesley by Benfica is becoming an increasingly complicated scenario in this transfer window. This information comes from the Arabic version of the publication 365Scores, reporting that the Eagles are facing serious barriers in their attempt to secure Cristiano Ronaldo's teammate.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr complicates Wesley's departure

Al Nassr has rejected all offers received so far for the Brazilian winger. Currently on the table is a six-month loan to a club in the local league. The Saudis are willing to cover 40% of the player's salary to facilitate this internal operation.

Jorge Jesus is not a big fan of the player's characteristics, but the absence of Sadio Mané complicates the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo's teammate. The Senegalese is at the Africa Cup of Nations, forcing Al Nassr to hold on to attacking alternatives. This situation reduces the room for maneuver to release assets during this transfer window.

Benfica goes all in for André Luiz

Faced with the impasse, Benfica is already studying other solutions, with André Luiz emerging as a strong possibility. The Rio Ave striker is very close to joining the Eagles, addressing their offensive needs. Rui Costa does not want to waste time and is moving forward with alternative plans in case the Wesley deal falls through for good.

This season, wearing the Al-Nassr shirt, Wesley – valued at 5 million euros – has played 15 matches: six in the Saudi League, five in the AFC Champions League Two, two in the Super Cup, and two in the King’s Cup. In the 948 minutes he has been on the pitch, the player has scored four goals and provided one assist.

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