Dodi Lukebakio could be leaving Benfica before the transfer window closes. The club's board led by Rui Costa is willing to listen to offers for the 28-year-old Belgian winger, and Sunderland are attempting a sudden approach to sign the player permanently. According to information from journalist Sacha Tavolieri, negotiations are underway between the English club and Benfica.
The Belgian international expresses a desire to return to the Premier League, a competition where he already played for Watford in the 2017/2018 season, although he failed to establish himself. Lukebakio has also been linked to Besiktas, but his future now points to Sunderland.
Manager Marco Silva does not show confidence in the winger, opening the door to a departure this summer. The Benfica coach has preferred Rafa Silva as right winger, and even when Lukebakio comes on in the second halves of matches, he has failed to impress. The player's life at Benfica may be about to end.
