It’s been over five years since Rafa Silva became one of the top players in the Portuguese league, and there had always been reports about him seeing himself in English football.
That’s the subject of a story from newspaper Record today. They point out the player understands his characteristics ‘fit’ the Premier League, and that’s why he keeps this ‘English dream’ alive.
The outlet recalls that Newcastle United had been linked to Rafa Silva last summer, but now it’s Wolverhampton Wanderers who stand out as a potential destination for him.
Record claims Wolves ‘follow the player with attention’. The plan would be to make the Benfica winger a replacement for Adama Traore, who could complete a permanent transfer to Barcelona at the end of the season.
It’s pointed out that Bruno Lage knows Rafa Silva very well, since the manager was in charge of the Lisbon side when the player had his best season with the Eagles.
It’s said Silva believes this is the ‘best time’ to find a new professional challenge and Benfica are willing to negotiate. So Wolves should indeed have a great chance to sign him next summer.
The Molineux’s side interest in the winger was also reported today by newspaper A Bola, who claimed there are ‘exploratory talks’ for the transfer. Their report also pointed out that the Eagles are finally open to negotiating his exit at the end of the season.
