Report: Leeds target Florentino Luis could cost £40m next summer; Fulham in race

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Leeds United may have to agree to sign Florentino Luis for £40 million next summer if they want to take the Benfica starlet on loan during this window, while the Daily Mail has suggested that Fulham have joined the race.

The 20-year-old is attracting plenty of attention after breaking through with the Portuguese giants. The Daily Mail notes that both Manchester City and Manchester United have looked at the midfielder in the past.

However, it appears that it may be one of the newly-promoted sides who bring Florentino to England if he is going to move to the Premier League this summer.

The Daily Mail suggests that Fulham have joined Leeds in the battle to sign the starlet. But Benfica have some hefty demands.

According to the Mail, any club hoping to sign Florentino on loan will need to pay £2.5 million, and commit to paying £40 million to make the deal permanent next summer.

TBR View: Difficult to see Leeds agreeing to Benfica’s terms

Florentino looks to have the potential to justify a future £40 million fee. However, it is difficult to see Leeds being willing to meet Benfica’s demands.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side will surely be wary of committing to such a significant outlay while they look to re-establish themselves at the highest level.

Perhaps Leeds may hold out some hope of reaching a compromise. But if Benfica dig their heels in, it would surely be little surprise if the Whites decided to look elsewhere.