As the season draws to a close, clubs across Europe are already shaping their squads for the next campaign, and the transfer market is buzzing with activity. Below is a daily digest of the most significant rumors and official moves, compiled from reliable sources.
May 12 – Newcastle Target Luis Suárez but Sporting Resists
According to Portuguese newspaper Record, Newcastle United have submitted a bid for Sporting CP striker Luis Suárez. The Colombian international has attracted strong interest from the Premier League side, but Sporting are unwilling to negotiate below his €80 million release clause.
May 11 – Diogo Travassos Close to Braga Move
Sporting and SC Braga are in advanced talks over a deal that could see Portuguese full-back Diogo Travassos head to Braga for up to €10 million including add-ons. Travassos is currently on loan at Moreirense. The same source, A Bola, also confirms that negotiations for Rodrigo Zalazar remain ongoing.
May 10 – Sporting Closing in on Rodrigo Zalazar and Pedro Lima
After being linked with Benfica, Uruguayan midfielder Rodrigo Zalazar is now being negotiated by Sporting, per Record. The same report indicates that Sporting are close to signing midfielder Pedro Lima from AVS for around €3.5 million. Meanwhile, L’Équipe reveals that Benfica have enquired about Rennes striker Estéban Lepaul, the current Ligue 1 top scorer with 19 goals.
May 9 – João Palhinha on Benfica and Sporting Radar
Journalist Pedro Sousa of TV channel Now reports that Benfica have made an inquiry into João Palhinha’s availability, while Sporting also hold interest in the Portuguese midfielder. Palhinha is currently on loan at Tottenham from Bayern Munich, with a €30 million purchase option that Spurs can activate this summer. Separately, Fabrizio Romano states that Real Madrid have initiated direct contacts to sign José Mourinho, though Benfica want him to stay for the 2026/27 season.
May 8 – Froholdt, Araújo, Suárez, and Vagiannidis Rumors
Danish media link FC Porto midfielder Victor Froholdt with Arsenal, Liverpool, and Newcastle. Spanish newspaper As reports Atlético Madrid’s interest in Sporting left-back Maxi Araújo. Newcastle have been scouting Luis Suárez all season and made early inquiries, according to Record. Additionally, Panathinaikos want to re-sign Georgios Vagiannidis on loan from Sporting next season.
May 7 – Benfica After Felipe Augusto; Sporting Chasing Yeremay Hernández
Benfica are targeting Trabzonspor striker Felipe Augusto, whose club president confirmed four offers, including one from the Eagles. Sporting are preparing a new approach for Deportivo La Coruña winger Yeremay Hernández after a failed attempt last summer. Also, Argentine journalist César Luis Merlo reports that Nicolas Otamendi is close to signing for River Plate, leaving Benfica as a free agent.
May 6 – Sporting Target Famalicão’s Ibrahima Ba; Benfica’s Zalazar Negotiations
Sporting are interested in Famalicão center-back Ibrahima Ba as a potential replacement for Ousmane Diomande, with a deal costing between €15-20 million. In the Zalazar saga, A Bola claims Benfica are willing to include Tiago Gouveia in the deal, but Braga insists on a €30 million cash-only sale. Meanwhile, FC Porto announced the permanent signing of Jakub Kiwior from Arsenal.
May 5 – De Vrij to Benfica?
Inter Milan center-back Stefan de Vrij, 34, is out of contract this summer, and journalist Nicolò Schira includes Benfica among clubs interested in signing him.
May 4 – Benfica Dream of Rodrigo Zalazar
Record reports that Benfica view Rodrigo Zalazar as a top target for next season, though they expect difficult negotiations with Braga.
May 3 – Sporting Linked with Erick Noriega
Brazilian portal RTI Esporte claims Sporting are targeting Peruvian midfielder Erick Noriega, currently of Grêmio, as they look to bolster their midfield.
May 2 – Trincão on Liverpool’s Radar
English outlet TEAMtalk reports that Sporting’s Francisco Trincão is among the names being considered by Liverpool to replace Mohamed Salah, who will leave at the end of the season. Also, Sky Sport’s Florian Plettenberg reveals Benfica’s interest in Darmstadt 98 striker Isac Lidberg.
May 1 – Benfica Scouting Nobel Mendy
Spanish journalist Pepe Elías states that Benfica are evaluating Rayo Vallecano center-back Nobel Mendy.
These are the latest moves and rumors as clubs prepare for the summer transfer window. For more in-depth discussion and fan insights, fans are encouraged to join the conversation on the Transfermarkt forum
