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Real Madrid Targets Benfica's Silva Amid Bidding War

4/13/2025

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Real Madrid is eyeing Benfica's talented 21-year-old defender Antonio Silva to bolster their defense amid injury woes. They've offered €26 million plus add-ons, but Benfica holds out for €35 million. With interest from Newcastle and Juventus, Benfica hopes to spark a bidding war to drive up Silva's price.

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Real Madrid is eyeing Benfica's talented 21-year-old defender Antonio Silva to bolster their defense amid injury woes. They've offered €26 million plus add-ons, but Benfica holds out for €35 million. With interest from Newcastle and Juventus, Benfica hopes to spark a bidding war to drive up Silva's price.