Newcastle United is reportedly in a race with Benfica to secure the signing of young talent Benjamín Rollheiser from Estudiantes. O Jogo provides their perspective on the situation, suggesting that Benfica has taken steps to secure the youngster’s signature.
Newcastle’s interest in Rollheiser has been ongoing, with the club focusing on recruiting young talent for the future. However, the emergence of Benfica as a potential competitor in the race for Rollheiser has added urgency to Newcastle’s pursuit.
Estudiantes’ vice president, Juan Sebastien Veron, publicly acknowledged the need to sell Rollheiser, opening the door for a potential transfer. Benfica has reportedly initiated the process, with agent Eugenio López, who represents Benfica defender Nicolas Otamendi, mediating the discussions. López met with Veron last Thursday to discuss the potential transfer and outmaneuver other interested parties, including Newcastle.
Benfica aims to prepare a deal that satisfies all parties involved, considering Estudiantes’ financial needs. López is expected to return to Lisbon for further talks with Benfica, who view Rollheiser as a potential replacement for players like Goncalo Guedes, Rafa, and Angel Di Maria in the upcoming season.
The reported plan is for Rollheiser to stay at Estudiantes for another six months, although this arrangement is not yet confirmed, and a potential move could take place in January. With Benfica accelerating their efforts, the report suggests that Newcastle may need to act swiftly if they are serious about securing Rollheiser’s services.
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