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title: "Liverpool have ‘sent scouts’ to watch Antonio Silva"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/antonio-silva-benfica-latest-transfer-rumours-updates/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Chloe Chadwick"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2023-03-16T06:50:43Z"
modified: "2023-03-16T06:50:43Z"
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# Liverpool have ‘sent scouts’ to watch Antonio Silva

**[Liverpool](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/) have ‘sent scouts’ to watch Benfica defender Antonio Silva ahead of a potential move to the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/), according to journalist [Ben Jacobs](https://twitter.com/JacobsBen).**

### The Lowdown: £87m release clause

The Reds have been heavily [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/josko-gvardiol-rb-leipzig-latest-transfer-rumours-updates-4/) with a move for RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol but [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/jurgen-klopp/) has [reportedly](https://tbrfootball.com/liverpool-transfer-news-antonio-silva-now-top-transfer-target-for-next-summer/?amp) made the 19-year-old one of his top transfer targets this summer.

The Portuguese has a [€100m](https://thetransferroom.com/.amp/liverpool/exclusive-liverpool-hopeful-they-can-complete-antonio-silva-deal-with-benfica) (£87m) release clause included in his current contract which the Anfield outfit wouldn’t be willing to pay, but they remain hopeful that a deal can be struck thanks to their strong relationship with the club having purchased Darwin Nunez.

Journalist [Jacque Talbot](https://twitter.com/jac_talbot) has [claimed](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/liverpool-transfer-news-rumours-antonio-silva-benfica-champions-league/amp/) that this situation could be ‘one to watch’ as the season draws to a close, and it appears that the hierarchy are already taking the necessary next steps…

### The Latest: Liverpool scout Silva

According to Jacobs (via [CaughtOffside](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/03/14/exclusive-liverpool-and-man-united-have-scouted-star-with-e100m-release-clause/)), Liverpool and four other potential suitors are completing background checks on Silva ahead of the upcoming window. He said:

“Silva is contracted until 2027 with a €100m release clause. Real Madrid, Liverpool, Dortmund, Napoli and Manchester United are among the clubs who have recently sent scouts to see Silva play.

“But there’s nothing to get too excited about just yet. It’s normal to watch top young players at this stage of the season and it will take time before it’s clear if any club moves.

“It will be interesting to see how Benfica handle summer suitors if they do arrive. They really don’t want to lose Silva yet, and although Rui Costa said the same about Enzo Fernandez, the fact they got €121m from that deal leaves them with no need to sell.”

### The Verdict: Potential advantage?

Silva shares the same [agent](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/antonio-silva/profil/spieler/650568) as Fabinho, Diogo Jota [and](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-liverpool/berateruebersicht/verein/31) Nunez which could give Liverpool the potential edge over their competitors when trying to get a deal over the line.

The 6 foot 1 ace currently averages 3.2 clearances and two tackles per league game, via [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/443613/Show/Ant%C3%B3nio-Silva), whilst ranking in the [99th](https://fbref.com/en/players/8f0435c7/Antonio-Silva) percentile for pass completion, highlighting his calmness and composure when playing out from the back.

The [Adidas-sponsored](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/antonio-silva/profil/spieler/650568) centre-back has only made [33](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/antonio-silva/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/650568) senior career appearances given his young age but already has [two](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/antonio-silva/nationalmannschaft/spieler/650568) international caps to his name having been chosen to represent Portugal at the World Cup in 2022.

Finally, Silva has been [hailed](https://www.footballfancast.com/liverpool-transfer-rumours/liverpool-antonio-silva-transfer-virgil-van-dijk-premier-league/) a ‘superstar’ by Reds legend Jamie Carragher and he would be a hugely exciting signing for the future of the club in years to come.