Contrary to what I said yesterday, SL Benfica and Celta of Vigo can not seem to come to terms on payment of the 10 million Euros price tag for Oubiña.  As such, negotiations between the two teams are on hold, as was confirmed by Celta President Carlos Mouriño.  Personally I am happy to hear this, [...]

SL Benfica is on the verge of signing Oubiña from Celta de Vigo of Spain. The 25 year old Spaniard will be the substitute for recently departed Manuel Fernandes. Oubiña is a personal pick of new Benfica coach Camacho. Benfica has already come to an agreement with Oubiña on a 5 year deal. The only [...]

Less than one day before their opening game against Copenhagen FC, SL Benfica sell international midfielder Manuel Fernandes to Everton.  Benfica will be selling the 50% stake they have in the player for an estimated 9 million Euros.  The remaining 50% stake belongs to Media, Sports & Entertainment Investment Banking Group. Manuel Fernandes, 21, had [...]

SL Benfica has signed right-back Luis Filipe, 28, from Braga.  This should be a good acquisition for Benfica.  In my opinion Benfica´s weakest link is at the right-back position, where Nelson, starting off worse than he finished last season, has shown to be needing some competition in order to increase his playing intensity.  The fact [...]