Bournemouth is waiting for António Silva to finalize the signing.

Bournemouth is one step away from securing the signing of António Silva, Benfica's centre-back, in a deal that promises to shake up the transfer market. Marco Rose, the English team's coach, confirmed the interest in the Portuguese defender and revealed that discussions between the clubs are ongoing and very close to a conclusion.

Following Bournemouth's convincing 4-1 victory over St. Pauli in a pre-season match, Rose stated: “I think it’s no secret that we want to have this player and that we are in talks and very close. It’s not for me to say anything more. We want this player, the player wants to join us, and the clubs are in discussions. I think that’s no news, and now we are… we are waiting for him.” These words clearly highlight the English club's desire to strengthen its squad with the young Portuguese talent.

António Silva is reported to have reached a personal agreement with Bournemouth but accepted Benfica's request to continue serving the club for a few more days. This decision allowed him to play in the first leg of the second qualifying round of the Europa League against St. Gallen, where he started alongside Lenglet in defense, in a match that ended with an unexpected defeat for the Portuguese team.

The transfer of António Silva to Bournemouth could represent a significant investment for the English club, which is looking to strengthen its defense with a young, international player who has the potential to grow. However, the departure of the Benfica defender leaves a gap in the Portuguese squad, especially at a crucial moment in the European season.

The completion of this transfer now depends on the outcome of negotiations between the two clubs, but the public stance of coach Marco Rose makes it clear that Bournemouth is ready to welcome the Portuguese international. We must wait for the official announcement, which is expected to occur in the coming days, to confirm the defender's arrival in English football and the impact it will have on both his new club and Benfica.