Fulham's The Marco Silva era is over, but Benfica's plans for the summer suggest the Portuguese club are not finished looking at Craven Cottage.
The London club has already seen Silva depart after five years in charge. The Portuguese coach is expected to take charge at Benfica.
Now, according to morning mailOne of the manager's most trusted Fulham players, Lisbon has emerged as a target for the side.
Silva wants to reunite with reliable player
Harry Wilson is reportedly on Silva's shortlist as Benfica begins to shape their squad for next season.
The timing is crucial as the Wales international's contract expires at the end of June, meaning he could leave Fulham as a free agent. This has naturally attracted the attention of many clubs.
But Harry Wilson's relationship with Marco Silva dates back to the manager's first season at Fulham. The pair then continued to work together during Fulham's Premier League years.
While injuries disrupted some campaigns, Wilson remained an important member of the team and a player on whom Silva consistently relied.
According to Correiro da Manha, that relationship has now put him firmly on Benfica's radar.
The report adds that Silva would like to take the 29-year-old with him to Portugal. Instead of paying a transfer fee, Benfica could offer a signing-on bonus.
Wilson currently earns around €3.5m (£3m) per season, and the Portuguese newspaper believes his wages should not be a hindrance if Benfica decide to make a move.
Premier League clubs are also watching
Marco Silva may have an impact on Benfica's side, but he is not alone.
Correio da Manhã reports everton Interest continued after an attempt to sign Wilson during the January transfer window. At the time, Silva reportedly blocked any deal and considered the winger too important to lose.
Aston Villa Interest is also credited and one can enter the race in the coming weeks.
This leaves Fulham facing a familiar challenge. Losing a manager often creates uncertainty among players who were particularly close to him. Wilson seems to fit into that category.
However, with his contract expiring, Premier League interest rising and Silva now established as the driving force behind Benfica's recruitment plans, Fulham may soon find that losing their manager was only the beginning of the story.
