Portuguese football clubs active in final transfer window week

The final week of the football transfer market is seeing significant movement across Portuguese and Spanish clubs. In Portugal, Benfica is linked to several potential signings, including Spanish winger Sergio Arribas from Almería and Colombian midfielder Gustavo Puerta. Other players mentioned in connection with Benfica include El Karouani, while potential departures include goalkeeper Trubin, winger Dodi Lukebakio, and midfielder Richard Ríos.

FC Porto is also active, with reports suggesting the imminent arrival of Mexican striker Santiago Giménez and Brazilian players Souza and Gabriel Mec. Potential exits from Porto include midfielder Alan Varela, defender Prpic, and left-back Francisco Moura.

In Spain, Sergio Arribas is a central figure in transfer discussions. While Benfica has shown interest, Arribas's €40 million release clause may be a barrier. Real Madrid, which holds 50% of his rights, stands to receive a significant portion of any transfer fee. The timing of the deal is critical, as the Spanish market closes sooner than the Portuguese market, potentially limiting Almería's ability to find a replacement.