Transfer activity has accelerated in Trabzonspor in line with the squad planning for the next season. Portugal’s long-established club Benfica has started official contacts to transfer 22-year-old striker Augusto and right winger Zubkov, who attracted attention with their performance in the claret-blue team. After this development, which was personally confirmed by Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan, the two club managers sat at the bargaining table. The Black Sea giant clearly conveyed its conditions to the Portuguese team knocking on its door. The claret-blue club informed the other party that it was expecting the transfer of Sidney Cabral, who plays for Benfica, and an additional transfer of approximately 15 million Euros in return for its two important players, whose contracts will expire in 2029.
OTHER TEAMS ARE ALSO ACTIVE FOR AUGUSTO
It was learned that the Benfica front found this money high and kept negotiations tight in order to reduce the price. It is stated that the Portuguese club offered Trabzonspor an alternative exchange formula, including different players, in order to reduce costs. It is reported that both clubs are working hard to find a middle ground and accept their own terms, and that transfer negotiations will gain momentum in the coming days. Meanwhile, Trabzonspor club is not in a hurry, especially since different teams have offers for Felipe Augusto. The Claret Blues bought Augusto from Cercle Brugge club for 5 million euros last summer.
BRAZILIAN MARKET IS FOLLOWING
The storm will not be limited to the European market this season. The club’s scout team will follow the midfielders playing in Brazil on site. It was stated that especially for the central midfield and number 8, players who are pacey, have high physical strength and can play both sides of the game will be watched.
