# SL Benfica player transfer negotiations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sl-benfica-player-transfer-negotiations
> Updated: 2026-08-29T10:33:48.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Reports initially indicated that SL Benfica players Dodi Lukebakio and Tomas Moreira were facing departures after falling out of coaching plans. Lukebakio had seen limited playing time under coach Marco Silva, and Moreira was reportedly no longer part of the reserve team plans.

Subsequent developments showed Besiktas entering negotiations with Benfica for the transfer of Lukebakio. While some reports suggested a transfer fee of approximately 20 million euros, transfer specialist Ekrem Konur disputed that specific figure. Konur noted that a key condition for the move involves the departure of Vaclav Cerny from Besiktas.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-29: Besiktas enters transfer talks with Benfica for Dodi Lukebakio

Besiktas is negotiating with SL Benfica for the transfer of winger Dodi Lukebakio, potentially contingent on the departure of Vaclav Cerny.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/besiktas-enters-transfer-talks-with-benfica-for-dodi-lukebakio

### 2026-08-25: SL Benfica players Lukebakio and Moreira facing departures

Dodi Lukebakio and Tomas Moreira are reportedly set to leave SL Benfica after falling out of the club's immediate tactical plans.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sl-benfica-players-lukebakio-and-moreira-facing-departures

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Cite as: SL Benfica player transfer negotiations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sl-benfica-player-transfer-negotiations