Leverkusen open to offers as Benfica show interest in midfielder

SL Benfica are interested in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Equi Fernández, according to Bild.

The German tabloid claims that Die Werkself are keen to offload the 23-year-old central midfielder just one year after his €25 million move from Saudi Arabian outfit Al Qadsiah.

Benfica would reportedly be prepared to offer €20 million for the Argentine midfielder, while Leverkusen are hoping to recoup the €25 million invested last year.

Given the relatively small €5 million gap, it's considered possible that an agreement could be reached.

Fernández played 30 games and registered one assist in his first season at Bayer Leverkusen.