Benfica eye new target, but £25m price tag puts Rui Costa off | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio is of interest to Benfica, and the Eagles are keeping an eye on the player's situation. However, the deal does not seem easy, as Sevilla, the Belgian star's club, is asking for around 25 million euros to release the winger to the Clube da Luz this summer.

The newspaper Record writes in its Sunday edition, August 31, that the Sevilla player, who can play both on the right wing and in the offensive axis, has qualities that greatly appeal to the red and white officials. However, the Andalusian club is asking for around 25 million euros, a figure that makes Benfica hesitant.

According to the same source, with just over a day before the transfer market closes, Rui Costa, along with the football structure officials, does not plan to make such a large investment, considering that the Glorioso has just made official Georgiy Sudakov. However, the 27-year-old athlete's characteristics match the profile desired by the Eagles; he is a right winger and left-footed.

Despite being on Benfica's radar, Dodi Lukebakio is not the only footballer considered for the same position. Before the Belgian, the Reds were already closely following Carlos Álvarez, a 22-year-old who plays for Levante, According to the press, in the case of the Spaniard, the values could reach 15 million euros.

Dodi Lukebakio is seen as one of Sevilla's most influential players in recent seasons. In the current sports season, the right winger - valued at 20 million euros - has played two official matches, both in La Liga. In the 180 minutes he was on the pitch, the number 10 scored one goal.

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