Benfica have reopened talks to sign Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca, with Napoli demanding a €2m loan fee plus a €35m buy option. Betting impact: if the move advances, Benfica’s goals markets could shorten and Lucca’s anytime-scorer odds may tighten — punters might back Benfica to score more or Lucca to net when given regular starts.
Benfica step up pursuit of Lorenzo Lucca
Benfica have reignited efforts to sign Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca as negotiations between the clubs reopen. Head coach José Mourinho views Lucca as a profile who could bolster Benfica’s frontline, prompting renewed contact aimed at reviving a deal that had stalled over financial terms.
Negotiation details: steep price tag from Napoli
Napoli have presented firm terms: a €2m loan fee combined with a €35m option to buy. Benfica consider those figures high and are pushing to reshape the deal to make it financially viable. Talks are focused on either reducing the immediate cost or altering the permanent-transfer conditions.
Why Lucca could move
Lucca has struggled to establish himself consistently at Napoli and the club appear open to finding a solution that allows the striker to reset his career elsewhere. Benfica believe there is room for compromise if Napoli adjust the valuation or the structure of the permanent clause.
Mourinho’s tactical rationale
Mourinho has identified a need for greater attacking firepower, and Lucca’s profile—height, hold-up play and finishing potential—fits the profile Benfica seek. A move would offer Mourinho another option up front and could change Benfica’s approach in key matches.
Betting implications for punters
If the transfer progresses, expect market movement: Benfica’s goals markets may shorten, and Lucca’s odds in anytime-scorer and season-goal markets could tighten if he earns regular starts. Punters should monitor completion risk and starting XI indicators before backing player-specific wagers, and consider odds on Benfica’s overall scoring output once the deal looks likely.
What to watch next
Key developments to follow are whether Napoli soften the €35m clause, whether the loan fee can be lowered or offset, and any medical or personal terms being agreed. These signals will determine the likelihood of completion and influence both team tactics and betting markets.
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