Daniel Banjaqui, the young Portuguese full-back born in 2008, is at the center of a transfer race involving top-level clubs. The 20-year-old has already made 3 appearances for Benfica, including a Europa League match against Milan at San Siro, and his performances have attracted the attention of teams such as Inter Milan, Newcastle, Manchester United and Barcelona.
Benfica, who renewed Banjaqui's contract in April with a release clause of 80 million euros, are ready to negotiate a figure between 35 and 40 million euros. The Portuguese club, however, have not set a definitive value and could increase their demand if the youngster continues to progress under the guidance of Marco Silva. In case of significant growth, Benfica could ask for over 50 million euros for his release.
According to the O Jogo portal, Inter is one of the main interested parties. The Nerazzurri had the opportunity to observe Banjaqui during the Youth League, when he played against the team's Primavera. The Italian club, together with Newcastle and Manchester United, is already gathering information to evaluate a possible negotiation. The two English teams are at the forefront of talent, along with Barcelona, who have shown interest in the young full-back.
The youngster is linked to Benfica until 2031, so the club has ample flexibility to negotiate an advantageous deal. The main question remains whether the interested clubs will be willing to pay the sum requested by the Portuguese club, or whether Banjaqui can find a new club before his valuation rises further.
The transfer market is approaching the end of the season, and negotiations for Banjaqui are expected to intensify in the coming days. If Benfica can convince interested teams to respect his request, the young full-back could leave his Portuguese home for a major European club. However, if the deal does not materialise, Banjaqui will continue to grow under the tutelage of Benfica, with the prospect of becoming a point of reference for the club's defense and for the Portuguese youth national team.