Dodi Lukebakio catches the eye, but Benfica put off by price tag | OneFootball

Yesterday, August 30th, the Spanish press revealed that Dodi Lukebakio is on Benfica's agenda. However, shortly after, this information was denied. Nevertheless, there's a new twist: the Belgian athlete is indeed being followed by the club, but Rui Costa believes the demanded figures are above what the Clube da Luz intends to spend.

The newspaper Record writes, in its Sunday edition, August 31st, 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 Glorious has just officially signed Georgiy Sudakov. However, the characteristics of the 27-year-old athlete match the profile desired by the eagles; he is a right winger and left-footed.

Although Dodi Lukebakio is on Benfica's radar, he is not the only footballer being considered for this position. Before the Belgian, the club was already closely following Carlos Álvarez, a 22-year-old playing for Levante. According to the press, in the case of the Spaniard, the figures 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 in two official matches, both in La Liga. In the 180 minutes he was on the field, the number 10 scored one goal.

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