Benfica
Benfica release official statement regarding Joao Neves to Man Utd transfer
Benfica issued a statement refuting any discussions with Manchester United regarding the potential transfer of Joao Neves. Neves, a 19-year-old player, has solidified his position as a regular starter for the Portuguese giants, currently occupying the second spot in the Primeira Liga, just one point behind Sporting Lisbon. Iker Casillas aims dig at Lionel Messi […]
Enzo Fernandez hints he’s rejecting Chelsea move in Benfica win over Varzim
Enzo Fernandez has given his clearest indication yet that he will not be joining Chelsea January window with his celebration in front of Benfica’s fans on Tuesday evening. Joao Felix has already told Chelsea where he wants to play ahead of loan move Hugo Lloris speaks out on ‘forcing’ Benzema out of France World Cup […]
Benfica’s Nuno Tavares agrees five-year contract with Arsenal
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Nuno Tavares from Benfica and have already personal terms with the left-back, according to reports in Portugal. The London club are plotting an ambitious summer spending spree and want to complete five major signings, but they are also looking to plug gaps in their team with rather […]
‘Why is he even there?’ – Martin Keown rips apart Dani Ceballos after Benfica scare
Martin Keown has criticised Dani Ceballos’ mistake-riddled dusplay against Benfica in the Europa League and even questioned his role in the Arsenal team. The gunners were given a huge scare in Athens on Thursday for the return leg of their last-32 clash, giving up two soft goals – one a free-kick conceded by Ceballos, the […]
David Luiz confirms transfer talks for ‘dream’ move to Benfica
David Luiz has reiterated his desire to move back to Benfica amid speculation he could leave the Emirates after less than 12 months at Arsenal. The 33-year-old defender was deemed surplus to requirements by Frank Lampard last summer after the duo fell out during pre-season. Luiz subsequently signed for the Gunners on transfer deadline day […]
David Luiz confirms he will return to Benfica as Arsenal contract nears end
David Luiz says his footballing future lies at Benfica, saying he will return to his former team with just over 12 months left on his Arsenal deal. The Brazilian made his name at the Portuguese side, earning a transfer move to Chelsea, before going on to also turn out for Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain […]
Joao Felix in Madrid to complete €120m move to Atletico
Atletico Madrid are set to complete the signing of Benfica star Joao Felix and an announcement could be made on this could be made in the next few hours. Los Rojiblancos have won the race for the Portuguese youngster, beating the likes of Manchester City and Manchester United to his signature. Joao Felix’s transfer was […]
Manchester United make bid for Talisca as manager confirms Premier League move
Manchester United have reportedly made an offer for Brazilian star Anderson Talisca and are trying to beat Liverpool to his signature. The 24-year-old played his last game for Besiktas on Saturday, where he has been on loan from Benfica for the past season, with the club unable to pay his buy-out clause. Instead, Talisca has […]