Talented young Benfica defender Antonio Silva is set to make a strong push for a move to Juventus in the January transfer window. Gianluca Di Marzio reports that the Italian giants have identified the 21-year-old Portuguese centre-back as their primary target to bolster their defence, which has been hit hard by injuries to key players Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal.
Juventus, fresh off a victory in their latest league match, are already preparing for their upcoming clash against Fiorentina. However, sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has his sights set on the transfer market, with Antonio Silva at the top of his wishlist.
The Portuguese defender, born in 2003, is seen as the ideal reinforcement for Juventus’ backline. Silva is expected to push Benfica to allow him to move to Italy on loan in January and don the black and white stripes of Juventus.
Jorge Mendes, Silva’s agent, has confirmed the player’s desire to join the Turin-based club. In an interview with Sky Sport during the Globe Soccer event, Mendes shed light on his client’s future:
“He wants Juventus and Juventus wants him. Now it’s up to Benfica to decide. We need a bit of patience, we have to wait a few days. These things can change in 5 minutes during the transfer window, which is still closed for now. He’s an important player, there were several clubs interested in him, but let’s see what Benfica decides as they have the final say.”
Mendes also commented on another of his clients, Francisco Conceicao, who is already at Juventus: “His future is at Juventus. He’s very happy to be there, and the club is also happy with him. It will be a relationship that continues for a long time.”
