Enzo Maresca and Antonio Silva (Photo by Eddie Keogh, Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)
Chelsea are reportedly eyeing Benfica’s youth defensive duo Antonio Silva and Tomas Araujo as targets to strengthen their back four.
The Blues could do it incorporating a new defensive players like Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi have proved slightly disappointing, with Simon Phillips reporting that both of their futures are in doubt as Silva and Araujo are watching.
Araujo can also play at right-back, which could be another useful thing for Chelsea to consider as they have struggled so much in that position due to the injury nightmare that Reece James has endured over the last couple of years.
Chelsea could face competition for Silva, however, with the report suggesting that Liverpool and Manchester United are also interested in the talented 20-year-old.
Antonio Silva transfer: Could Chelsea land Benfica youngster?
Silva looks like a particularly exciting young talent and perhaps it seems inevitable that we will see him at one of the Premier League’s big clubs at some point.
The Portugal international could be tempted by CFC’s youth project as it should mean plenty of playing opportunities and a chance to develop and grow as part of a long-term plan.
However, it remains to be seen whether this Chelsea ownership will make their philosophy work, as we have yet to see a return on their considerable investment in the squad, while a frequent change of managers certainly hasn’t helped move the project along. . along gently.
Liverpool could therefore be more tempting as the Reds grow as a real force under Jurgen Klopp and continue strong under Arne Slot this season.
There would also be a clear role for Silva at Anfield, where Virgil van Dijk is nearing the end of his contract and not getting any younger, meaning a long-term successor will surely be needed soon.
Man United, meanwhile, has already invested a lot in signings like Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro with Erik ten Hag, so it remains to be seen if they will replace another big-name central defender again so soon, even if there is a need. to replace reserve players such as Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, who surely do not have long-term futures at Old Trafford.
