# Bournemouth negotiating for Benfica's defender Silva

Bournemouth have entered discussions with Benfica to sign defender Silva. The potential transfer could strengthen their backline for the upcoming season. The deal is in early stages and no agreement has been reached yet.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crr8r4zvj5jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:22:33 GMT