AliousA report from Jornal de Noticias suggests that Everton, Leicester City, and Nottingham Forest are all eyeing SL Benfica’s 24-year-old Portuguese midfielder Florentino Luis. Benfica may ask for approximately €30 million for the player.
Luis, born in Angola but representing Portugal in youth football, joined Benfica’s youth setup in 2010 after starting at Real SC. He made his first-team debut in February 2019 but only became a regular in the 2022/23 season following loan spells at AS Monaco and Getafe. His playing time decreased in the 2023/24 season, with only 26 starts out of 45 appearances across all competitions.
Despite this, Luis remains attractive to Premier League clubs. Everton’s interest stems from potential uncertainty surrounding Amadou Onana’s future, with the club also considering other midfield options like Matt O’Riley.
The reported €30 million price tag could be manageable for Everton, especially if they sell Onana. However, competition from Leicester and Nottingham Forest may complicate any potential deal.
Luis’s future remains uncertain, with his next destination for the 2024/25 season still to be determined.
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