By Melody Gross 
It was only a matter of time before the first chances of Benfica to replace Lucas Verissimo appeared, and chances are low in the remainder of the season. Friday’s press is putting the names of Joao Victor and Unay Nunez on the Luz Road.
Although the newspaper the game Admittedly, both are not on the Eagles’ radar, what is certain is that they are two of the names set to fill the Brazil international vacancy. Several names will appear in the coming days, as Benfica will work on polls for several players and with suggestions from coaches…
Joao Victor, 23, is a Brazilian center for Corinthians and is gaining ground in the European market. The Reds have already polled Timão for the availability of negotiations, and are considering a potential loan with a buy option (10m), which Corinthians don’t like.
The case of Unai Nunez is completely different. The 24-year-old Spain international already has La Liga experience and will not need to adapt. He’s also been surveyed and, in addition to gaining some ground in the Athletic season, he knows it’s important to play until he dreams of the World Cup in Qatar…
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