Transfer Market: Sidny Edging Closer to Benfica Exit

Benfica, Trabzonspor, and Sidny Lopes Cabral are reportedly nearing an agreement for the Cape Verde international's transfer to Turkey. The coming hours are expected to be crucial in finalizing the deal.

While the final figures are still being ironed out, the transfer fee is anticipated to be around €10 million, plus performance-related add-ons. Trabzonspor will also need to convince Sidny to make the move to Turkish football, just six months after his arrival at the Estádio da Luz.

Trabzonspor is keen to reach an agreement with both Benfica and Sidny as quickly as possible, aiming to beat out competition before the World Cup. The natural left-winger played 80 minutes for Cape Verde against Serbia in a match held this afternoon at the Estádio do Restelo.

The 23-year-old's participation in the upcoming World Cup could significantly inflate his transfer value. Trabzonspor is also eager to integrate Sidny into their squad swiftly, especially with the UEFA Europa League play-off round on the horizon.

Sidny appears to be on the verge of departing Benfica, having made just 12 appearances for the club. The 23-year-old only featured for a mere 14 minutes in the final two months of the 'Encarnados' season.