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Benfica's head coach Marco Silva is eager to reunite with Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo. The Portuguese club is exploring a loan deal with an option to buy after the departure of Antonio Silva to Bournemouth.

Portuguese outlet Correio da Manhã reports that Benfica's head coach Marco Silva has urged the Lisbon club's hierarchy to secure Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo.

Silva knows the 28-year-old well from their time together at Fulham between 2021 and 2024, where Adarabioyo made 98 appearances and scored five goals.

Looking for a replacement for Antonio Silva

Benfica have been propelled into the transfer market following the sale of key defender Antonio Silva to Bournemouth for €25 million (£21.7 million). The club's pursuit of alternatives has hit a snag: Ibrahima Konate has joined Sporting, while Issa Diop from Fulham opted for Ipswich Town.

Details of the potential transfer

  • Deal format: Benfica are aiming for a cost-effective approach, hoping to secure Adarabioyo on loan with an option to buy.
  • Chelsea's stance: The London club has yet to give formal consent for a loan and have not engaged in substantive negotiations.
  • Player status: While Adarabioyo has played 70 matches over the past two seasons at Stamford Bridge, he is currently not considered a nailed-on starter.

The decision on whether to agree to a loan rests with the Chelsea hierarchy.