Bournemouth is set to complete a sizeable £17 million transfer for Benfica’s young top defender António Silva after the club agreed to his buyout clause costing [X] million. The Portuguese defender rejected Benfica’s contract extension offer, which sealed the sale.
Accounts now confirm a Premier League rival has been tracking Silva despite Bournemouth’s forward progress toward wrapping up terms. Insiders now state both teams are just hours away from closing the agreement.
[AC Milan] still holds a keen interest on the defender, although Bournemouth remains ahead for now. If the deal lands, Silva would strengthen a Bournemouth backline under fresh tactical planning.