As the season rapidly approaches its conclusion, clubs are already laying the groundwork for the next campaign, with the transfer market playing a pivotal role. In this context, Transfermarkt will provide daily updates on all market-related news, covering not only official announcements but also the most significant rumors circulating in the sports press. Readers are invited to join the discussion on the Transfermarkt Forum, where all the latest transfer whispers are compiled.
**May 11**
Alongside negotiations for Rodrigo Zalazar, Sporting CP and SC Braga are also finalizing a deal for Diogo Travassos. While the Uruguayan is expected to cost Sporting €30 million, the Portuguese full-back is set to leave Alvalade—currently on loan at Moreirense since the start of this season—and head to Minho in a deal that could reach up to €10 million, including bonuses. This information was reported in the last few hours by the newspaper *A Bola*.
**May 10**
After being linked with Benfica, Rodrigo Zalazar is now being negotiated by Sporting. The news was released by *Record*, which publicized talks between the Lions and SC Braga for the Uruguayan international.
According to the same source, Sporting is very close to securing the signing of Pedro Lima from AVS. The midfielder is expected to cost the green-and-whites around €3.5 million.
Per *L’Équipe*, Benfica has inquired about Estéban Lepaul, the French striker who plays for Rennes and is the current top scorer in Ligue 1 with 19 goals.
**May 9**
Journalist Pedro Sousa from TV channel *Now* revealed that Benfica made an inquiry to determine the conditions under which they could sign João Palhinha, with Sporting also interested in the Portuguese midfielder, who previously played for the Lions. Palhinha’s rights belong to Bayern Munich, but he is currently on loan at Tottenham, which can activate a €30 million purchase option at the end of this season to make the move permanent.
**May 8**
Danish media, cited by *A Bola*, link FC Porto midfielder Victor Froholdt to three English clubs: Arsenal, Liverpool, and Newcastle.
Spanish newspaper *As* reported that Atlético Madrid is interested in signing Maxi Araújo from Sporting in the summer, when the transfer window reopens.
According to *Record*, Newcastle has been monitoring Luis Suárez throughout the season and has already made inquiries about the Sporting striker.
Per the same source, Panathinaikos is interested in bringing back Georgios Vagiannidis, who could return to the Greek club on loan from Sporting next season.
**May 7**
Felipe Augusto appears to be the striker Benfica desires for the upcoming season, after *Record* revealed in recent hours that the club is targeting the forward.
