PSG continues to carefully monitor the Portuguese market and study in particular the track leading to Antonio Silva. A player that Benfica now wishes to sell.
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Courted by the largest European clubs, Antonio Silva is one of the most promising central defenders in Portugal. For several months, Juventus Turin has multiplied attempts to tear it from Benfica Lisbon, without success. The Portuguese club has so far closed the door to a start of its jewel, preferring to build its project around it. But according to the latest information from Portugal, the Lisbon management would now be ready to discuss in the event of a XXL offer. An opportunity in gold that could well seize … PSG.
Luis Campos has been watching Antonio Silva for a long time
Antonio Silva's profile has long been in Luis Campos radars. The PSG sports director has followed the 21 -year -old defender since his first steps at the highest level with Benfica. Righting, solid in duels, intelligent in anticipation and comfortable ball, Portuguese checks all the boxes to strengthen the Parisian rear guard. Luis Enrique, looking for a reliable central defender compatible with his playing philosophy, would have validated this profile. It remains to convince Benfica.
PSG wants to get ahead of competition on this burning file
Faced with the growing interest of Juventus and Premier League clubs, PSG could go to the offensive quickly so as not to be doubled. Last winter, Juve had offered a paid loan of 5 million euros with an option to buy 30 million euros, refused by Benfica. Under contract until June 2027, Jorge Mendes' foal can leave for an amount between 40 and 50 million euros.
