As the season rapidly approaches its conclusion, clubs are already laying the groundwork for the next campaign, with the transfer market playing a crucial role in these preparations. In this context, the latest updates from the market are being closely monitored, covering not only official announcements but also the most significant rumors circulating in the sports press.
**May 10**
After being linked with Benfica, Rodrigo Zalazar is now the subject of negotiations involving Sporting. According to the newspaper ‘Record’, talks are underway between Sporting and SC Braga for the Uruguayan international.
‘Record’ also reports that Sporting is very close to securing the signing of Pedro Lima from AVS. The midfielder is expected to cost the green-and-whites around €3.5 million.
Meanwhile, ‘L’Équipe’ states that Benfica has inquired about Estéban Lepaul, a French striker playing for Rennes who currently leads the Ligue 1 scoring charts with 19 goals.
**May 9**
Journalist Pedro Sousa from the TV channel ‘Now’ revealed that Benfica has conducted a survey to explore the conditions for signing João Palhinha. Sporting is also interested in the Portuguese midfielder, who previously played for the lions. Palhinha’s rights belong to Bayern Munich, but he is currently on loan at Tottenham, which can trigger a €30 million purchase option at the end of the season to make the move permanent.
Real Madrid has reportedly initiated direct contacts regarding a potential signing of José Mourinho for next season. The information comes from Fabrizio Romano, who notes that Benfica wants the coach to remain at the club for 2026/27.
**May 8**
Danish media, cited by the newspaper ‘A Bola’, places FC Porto midfielder Victor Froholdt on the radar of three English clubs: Arsenal, Liverpool, and Newcastle.
Spanish newspaper ‘As’ reports that Atlético de Madrid is interested in signing Maxi Araújo from Sporting in the summer when the transfer market reopens.
Newcastle has been monitoring Luis Suárez throughout the season and has already made inquiries about the Sporting striker, according to ‘Record’.
‘Record’ also claims that Panathinaikos is interested in bringing back Georgios Vagiannidis, who could return to the Greek club on loan from Sporting next season.
**May 7**
Felipe Augusto appears to be the striker Benfica desires for next season, after ‘Record’ revealed that the Brazilian from Trabzonspor is a target for the eagles. Ertugrul Dogan, president of the Turkish club, confirmed to local media that the club received four offers for the 22-year-old, one of which came from Benfica.
The newspaper ‘Record’ guarantees that Sporting is preparing a new move for Yeremay Hernández. The lions attempted to sign the Deportivo La Coruña winger last summer without success, and the Spanish footballer remains on the agenda of the Alvalade club for 2026/27.
