Rafa Silva
Newcastle expected to submit bid for 28-yr-old attacker in the coming days
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Portuguese international Rafa Silva this summer. According to Correio da Manha, the Premier League club are expected to submit a bid for the 28-year-old winger in the next few days. Benfica are prepared to sanction his departure this summer for around €25 million, and Newcastle have the resources to pay that kind of money for Silva. The Magpies need to add more creativity and flair to their attack, and Silva could prove to be a quality addition. The right-sided winger bagged nine goals and 10 assists across all competitions, and his productivity would be a big boost for Newcastle. The Portuguese international is at the peak of his career right now, and this is the ideal time for him to make the step up to the Premier League. His direct play...
9 goals & 6 assists this season: Ancelotti wants 27-yr-old, Everton have approached his agent
Everton are keen on signing the Benfica midfielder Rafa Silva this summer. According to Correio da Manhã (via Sportwitness), Everton have approached the player’s agent regarding a move. Silva has 9 goals and 6 assists to his name so far this season and he could prove to be a quality addition to Ancelotti’s side. Everton need to add more goals and creativity this summer and Silva seems like an ideal fit. It will be interesting to see if Everton make an offer for the player in the coming weeks. Rafa Silva has a mammoth release clause of €80m and Everton will have to negotiate a more reasonable fee. No club will want to pay Silva’s release clause and therefore Benfica will have to lower their demands in order for a transfer to go through. The report adds that Silva is interested in a move to ...
