Maybe Andreas Samaris isn’t the only Benfica player who Newcastle United are interested in. The Magpies have another one on their list, according to Portuguese newspaper O Jogo.
Even with Victor Lindelof’s departure to Manchester United, it’s unlikely Lopez will get a starting spot in the team, so a transfer isn’t ruled out. He only stayed last season because Jardel got injured, so the club didn’t want him to complete a move to Fiorentina.
O Jogo doesn’t mention how much Benfica would ask from Newcastle United for Lopez.
Last summer the Portuguese press claimed Benfica were asking for around €10m, although they would certainly push for more just because Newcastle United are in the Premier League.