Everton and Leeds United are reportedly keen on signing 25-year-old Portuguese midfielder Florentino Luis from SL Benfica in the summer transfer window.

According to an update by reputed Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari, Everton and Leeds United are interested in Florentino Luis. The two Premier League clubs are keen on reinforcing their midfield departments in the summer transfer window. So, the 25-year-old SL Benfica midfielder has emerged as a target for them.

Everton and Leeds United face stiff competition from Burnley for his signature, and the three Premier League clubs have submitted enquiries to SL Benfica over a possible summer deal. Meanwhile, the Portuguese giants are mulling over parting ways with the Lobito native after signing Richard Rios from Palmeiras earlier this summer.

Florentino Luis and his situation

Florentino Luis has endured a topsy-turvy ride since breaking into the first-team squad at SL Benfica. The 25-year-old spent his formative years in Portugal and graduated from the youth division at SL Benfica. However, he had to bide his time and cut his teeth during loan spells with AS Monaco and Getafe before establishing a foothold at Estadio da Luz.

The Portuguese midfielder has been in and out of the starting lineup in the last few seasons, and he has turned out over 150 times thus far for the Primeira Liga giants while chipping in with three goals and five assists. Meanwhile, Florentino’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Leeds United and Everton are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.

Premier League move on the horizon?

Florentino Luis has been on Everton’s radar for a long time. The continued interest is understandable, considering the Toffees have parted ways with Abdoulaye Doucoure as a free agent. In addition, Idrissa Gueye is on the wrong side of 30 and approaching the twilight of his career. So, Everton must sign a dynamic midfielder in the summer transfer window, with Florentino a viable target.

As for Leeds United, the Whites have already reinforced their midfield unit by signing Anton Stach and Sean Longstaff in the summer transfer window. However, Daniel Farke wants more options in the middle of the park, even though Ilia Gruev and Ao Tanaka are reliable midfielders. So, Florentino is an option worth considering for Leeds United. The two Premier League clubs have enquired about his situation.

However, Everton and Leeds United will face stiff competition from Burnley for the SL Benfica midfielder’s signature in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the Portuguese giants are contemplating cashing in on the 25-year-old Portuguese midfielder in the summer transfer window after signing Richard Rios from Palmeiras.