fulham Now Benfica’s own uncertainty could work in their favor as Marco Silva prepares for a crucial meeting over his future.
The Portuguese manager has a big renewal offer from the London club, but He is also expected to arrive in Lisbon today As Benfica tries to move the situation closer to a decision. The problem for the Portuguese side is that they still cannot provide him with complete clarity.
These are the main developments from Wednesday’s newspapers in Portugal.
morning mail, to ball And record All present Silva as Benfica’s priority target. However, he has also made it clear that Jose Mourinho’s drawn-out situation is now causing problems for the Lisbon club.
According to Correio da Manha, the uncertainty over Mourinho’s expected exit has created concerns inside Benfica. The issue was also discussed at a meeting on Monday between Rui Costa and the club’s football structure.
If Benfica takes too long, the head coach may begin to walk away from the position.
Marco Silva wants more Benfica clarity
Correiro da Manha says Marco Silva has an important meeting with Fulham on Thursday.
This is important because Fulham have proposed a four-year renewal With a net annual salary of around €7.5m (£6.3m) on the table. That’s a serious proposition, and Benfica simply can’t compete with those numbers.
The newspaper adds that Silva would like to go into that Fulham meeting with more concrete information about Benfica.
From Fulham’s perspective, Benfica’s delay could help. Silva is interested in the Lisbon challenge, but he still needs certainty about Mourinho’s future, the playing project and the conditions in which he will play.
One Bola says Silva is expected to arrive in Lisbon today and should follow up with Benfica in the coming days.
Silva has already said in England that his decision will be known by the end of this week. Ek Bola reiterates that he is ready to remain at Fulham or leave after five seasons.
Benfica has pace and problems
A statement said the 48-year-old manager is receptive to the project. The challenge at the Estadio da Luz has been described as attractive, and Benfica are prepared to make a significant financial effort within the reality of Portuguese football.
The offer being prepared by Rui Costa’s board is unlikely to match the Premier League money. However, this would involve a long-term contract, which is one of Silva’s demands.
still, Benfica’s problem remains Mourinho. The current manager still has one year left on his contract. A Bola says the possibility of him leaving Real Madrid is gaining momentum, but nothing has been decided yet.
Benfica cannot formally proceed while this is unresolved.
Limbo can push options away
Correio da Manhã goes further on the damage it causes. They say there is an internal fear at Benfica that this obstacle could push away potential candidates.
The issue is that whoever comes in may be made to feel like second choice because the club is still waiting for Mourinho. Its impact is already happening.
The newspaper says some coaches have become cautious because of the uncertainty. Others, even without direct contact, have already taken the initiative to say no, including Jorge Jesus and Ruben Amorim.
This gives Fulham another potential advantage. If Silva feels that Benfica cannot give him enough guarantees ahead of the Fulham meeting, he may opt for the safer route of staying in England.
Record says Benfica are still in the works
The Home of Record report adds another layer. They say Rui Costa and Mario Branco are not standing still waiting for a solution to Mourinho’s future. Benfica is already working on potential transfer targets and contacts are ongoing.
The goal is to move forward quickly once the new manager is confirmed.
Record say that Benfica want to be able to announce the signing just days after naming their coach. This urgency is partly because their season starts earlier than expected on July 23.
The record states that Benfica do not expect much changes, but they are assessing the outlook for the players already in the squad. Major sales will be required due to financial pressure after missing out on Champions League qualification.
Still, the new manager will have a say in those decisions. That’s why delay matters a lot.
The meeting route looks less dangerous
A Bola also brings a useful detail from outside the Benfica-Fulham fight.
Marco Silva has been linked with Milan, but Gazzetta dello Sport now points to Andoni Ierola as the main candidate for the Italian club.
According to A Bola’s summary, Ierola has already met with Milan owner Gerry Cardinale, with a final decision expected within a week.
Irola has also been linked with a move to Benfica, but this development does not make Milan look like a direct threat to Silva.
So for now, the battle remains between Fulham and Benfica.
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