Benfica rule out move for AC Milan's Taye Taiwo – Liga Sagres News
Portuguese giants, Benfica, have reportedly ruled out a move for AC Milan’s Taye Taiwo. The Nigerian has been scarcely used at San Siro and could be the ideal solution to the Reds’ defensive woes, however the club has denied all reports that they are looking
to sign him.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Jesus’ Benfica have become favourites to lift the Primeira Liga title after maintaining their undefeated streak in the league.
The club have been in great form; however they face a real dilemma in defence. While the likes of Luisao, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fabio-c13152
Coentrao.
Coentrao become a star with his marauding play on the left-flank, but he transferred to Real Madrid in the summer and has vacated his spot. While the Eagles signed http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Emerson-c12442 to fill the void left by the Selecao International, both of the
newcomers have failed to make the position their own.
Benfica have since then decided to part ways with Capdevila in the upcoming transfer window and are allegedly in the market for another wingback.
It was reported that they were keeping tabs on AC Milan’s Taye Taiwo, who has fallen down the pecking order under Massimo Allegri. The Lisbon outfit were supposedly considering making an offer for him January; however the latest news have ruled out Jorge
Jesus’ side with for a swoop.
According to reports, even if Capdevila leaves Estadio da Luz, Benfica will still not sign http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Taye-Taiwo-c34728 as they are chasing other targets.
The Portuguese giants have also been linked with Rubin Kazan’s Cristian Ansaldi, who was on the verge of a switch to the club in the summer but the Russian side refused to let him leave.
Although Benfica could acquire Taye Taiwo given his unwanted status at AC Milan, the club are rather interested in other targets, whom they will be looking to acquire once the transfer window re-opens in the upcoming months.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristian-Ansaldi-c9499 is on top of their list and is likely to be signed if an agreement with his employers can be reached.
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