Tuttosport: Mendes could push Benfica defender towards Milan – the situation

Another report has claimed that agent Jorge Mendes could have a big influence in AC Milan’s transfer plans moving forward, with a Benfica defender linked.

This morning’s edition of Tuttosport (via MilanNews) talks about some significant market connections involving Milan and Juventus, the two teams that will face each other tomorrow in the second semi-final of the Supercoppa Italiana in Saudi Arabia.

The connection regarding the negotiations involves the position of central defender. The Bianconeri are interested in Fikayo Tomori and Antonio Silva of Benfica, but Milan could disrupt their plans by going for Silva.

Tuttosport writes: ‘Juve-Milan is a challenge for defensive reinforcements on the market: the Bianconeri are insisting on the Portuguese from Benfica, who however agent Mendes could push towards ‘his’ Conceicao in red and black. An operation that would bring Tomori closer to Turin’.

If Mendes were to actually push Antonio Silva towards Milan then it could help the Old Lady get Tomori. One thing is for sure: the game in Riyadh will bring the two managements close together, and it is possible that operations will be discussed.

Silva is just 21 years of age and made his way through the youth sector at Benfica, playing 13 times this season with one goal and one assist to his name so far.