In a recent report, A Bola mentioned that Newcastle United are set to make an improved offer for Benfica defender Antonio Silva. It has been stated that the Magpies are eyeing a move to bring the Portuguese talent back to St. James’ Park this summer.
Silva’s Impressive Form In Portuguese Football
Silva enjoyed a solid campaign at Benfica as he put in a series of impressive displays at the centre of their backline. The 20-year-old scored two goals in 50 matches for the Portuguese outfit last season in multiple competitions.
The Viseu-born talent has been a decent performer on the defensive end of the field as he averaged 2.1 tackles, 0.8 interceptions and 3.0 clearances per 90 minutes in Liga Portugal. He has even been accurate with his ball distribution after completing 93.1% of his attempted passes in the top tier of Portuguese football (stats via whoscored).
His current contract at the Portuguese club will run out in the summer of 2027. Hence, it won’t be easy for the Magpies to get him on board in this summer transfer window.
Is Silva A Good Option For Newcastle United Boss Eddie Howe?
Silva is a solid tackler of the ball and can time his challenges well to secure the ball back for his side inside his half. He usually puts his foot through the ball when needed and can play his way out from the back.
We can expect the Portuguese talent to grow into a future star in European football. Therefore, Newcastle United would be wise to go all out to get him on board in this transfer window. He would add more quality to Eddie Howe’s defence.
Silva is undeniably good enough to help the Magpies challenge across all fronts in the coming years. At 20, he has the ceiling to be a success story at St. James’ Park in the long run. Thus, Howe should consider luring him to the Tyneside club this summer.
At 20, Silva has got a bright future ahead of him which makes him an excellent option for the Magpies to pursue this off-season. However, only time will tell whether he can make a smooth transition to life in the Premier League if Newcastle manage to sign him.
