Benfica are willing to sell Andreas Samaris and Lisandro Lopez to Newcastle United.
Earlier this week, O Jogo reported that Newcastle had bid £13.2 million to sign Samaris. The Magpies have also been linked with a move for Lopez, but they have not made any official offer as yet.
The Wednesday print edition of O Jogo claims that the duo would cost around £26.6 million, and that negotiation between the two clubs is already underway.
Andreas Samaris
Samaris, the Greek international, would cost around £17.75 million, while Lopez is valued around £10.65 million.
Newcastle are well placed to secure a deal for Samaris. At the same time, Benitez is also keen to land the Argentine defender as he looks to bolster the squad ahead of next season.
Newcastle are not willing to pay more than £13.3 million for Samaris, and although it is still short of Benfica’s valuation, O Jogo claims that the deal could materialize.
Similarly, Benfica are ready to sell Lopez, who is deemed surplus to requirements at the club. Rui Vitoria has a readymade replacement in place, and the club is ready to listen to offers for the defender.
Benfica will accept a combined offer of €30 million (around £26.6) for the two players.
Lisandro Lopez
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