Teams are already making transfer plans for the summer as the season draws to an end. Portuguese side Benfica are not left out as well with the team also identifying targets to bolster their squad for next season, OGN understands.
Benfica are bracing up for the departure of some of their key players this season notably their top scorer Goncalo Ramos. The idea of his potential replacement is one that has seen them test the waters with Santiago Gimenez but the 22 year old Mexican who plays for Feyenoord appears to be out of their budget.
It has seen the club’s recruitment team line up other targets for the expected vacant position in attack. A name on the list was made public in the latest edition of the Market Law podcast handled by Luis Pinto Coelho with emphasis on Benfica.
The player is Nigerian goal sensation Gift Orban who has been a huge revelation in the second half of the season following his January transfer deadline day move to Gent. The 20 year old has scored 14 goals in 16 games this season.
He has also won the Belgium League player of the month award in his first two months in the league, where he is excessing expectations following his €3m acquisition from Norwegian side Stabæk. He scored 19 goals in 24 team at the second division side.
His price tag is said to be within the €20m mark and Benfica have made their intentions known to his representatives, but they are not the only team weighing up a move for him in the summer but they appear to be taking the front row.
Daniel Martins