Portugal’s major clubs seem to be in a never ending battle with their finances. Despite a string of big sales down the years, the likes of Benfica, FC Porto and Sporting are constantly on the edge of a major financial wobble.
Wolves have taken advantage of this in the past, notably when they signed Ruben Neves from Porto. The club needed a signing within 48 hours, and Nuno Espirito Santo was able to help out, in a deal which was beneficial for all involved.
Now it’s Benfica’s turn to need cash, and Record report they’re looking for a cash injection of around €60m. Selling Vinicius would cover that, according to the Portuguese newspaper, and it’s claimed Wolves are ‘willing to shell out’ the huge fee required.
Wolves have already failed once, with a Vinicius deal collapsing due to the lack of a work permit. At the figures being mentioned that would no longer be a problem.
It could be that any deal has a lower base price, with bonuses then added to reach that €60m amount.