"Benfica have started negotiations with Rukh Lviv over the transfer of Ukraine's youth national team defender Bohdan Slyubyk.
Bohdan SlyubykEarlier it was reported that the Eagles were interested in Slyubyk. Now it has come to negotiations between the clubs. The transfer is being mediated by agent Oleg Smaliychuk.
Several options for a potential transfer are being considered: Rukh will retain some of the rights to the defender, Slyubyk will remain in the UPL on loan for another year, or a full transfer. The amount of the potential transfer will depend on this. A potential transfer could cost between 5 and 10 million euros.
"Benfica is very pleased with the transfer of Anatoliy Trubin. Therefore, they are closely monitoring the Ukrainian market. The Portuguese believe that Slyubyk is capable of progressing and becoming a financial asset for the club in the future.
This season, Bogdan Slyubik has played 28 matches and scored 4 goals. His agreement with Rukh is valid until 2027.
