Spanish press reports have revealed that Benfica has shown interest in signing the Portuguese international João Cancelo, who is currently playing on loan with Barcelona.

According to Marca, initial contacts have already been made to explore the possibility of signing the player in the upcoming period.

Despite this interest, the chances of completing the deal seem "very slim" due to the significant financial gap. The offer that Benfica can make in terms of salary is much lower than what the player currently earns, making the negotiations complicated from the outset.

The newspaper clarified that Cancelo earns approximately 6 million euros during the second half of the season with Barcelona, an amount that Benfica might be willing to pay, but over an entire season rather than a short period, reflecting the significant financial disparity between the two parties.

On the other hand, the player's future remains open to all possibilities, especially since his contract is owned by Al Hilal Club. Additionally, his continued stay at Barcelona would also require a significant financial effort from the Catalan club, leaving his next destination undecided for now.