According to A Bola, it is uncertain if André Luiz will remain at Rio Ave, as Benfica and Olympiakos are competing for him.

According to A BOLA, Rio Ave rejected a formal offer from Benfica for André Luiz of 12 million euros, plus 3 million euros depending on objectives. The publication adds that the conditions of a potential contract are agreed upon between Benfica and André Luiz's staff, including a four-and-a-half-year duration until 2030, as well as salary and bonuses. André Luiz wants to represent Benfica and is waiting for the club to meet Rio Ave's demands. After the recent match between the two clubs, no direct approach was made by Benfica to André Luiz.

Benfica is targeting Rio Ave winger André Luiz, but negotiations are not easy. Silaidopoulos stated yesterday that he is including André Luiz in his plans for the match against Benfica, and it is expected that he will even be a starter.

According to A Bola, Benfica maintains its interest in signing André Luiz from Rio Ave in the winter transfer window. The report states that Rio Ave investor Evangelos Marinakis insists on the €20 million release clause. André Luiz would like to play for Benfica in the second half of the season. The top officials from both clubs are expected to be together during the match between Rio Ave and Benfica.

According to A Bola, the deal involving André Luiz and Benfica is not progressing. The acquisition of Diogo Bezerra will not necessitate the sale of André Luiz, who has been one of the team's standout players this season.

Negotiations between Rio Ave SAD and Benfica SAD are ongoing for the transfer of André Luiz, who is awaiting authorization to undergo medical examinations in Lisbon. André Luiz is under contract with Rio Ave until June 2029, and José Mourinho has expressly stated his desire to sign the player. Rio Ave is requesting a total of 15 million euros for the sale of André Luiz, but an agreement on the transfer values has not yet been reached. According to A BOLA, André Luiz is showing professionalism in training and could play against Benfica if no agreement is reached before the match.

According to O Jogo, Benfica has intense and persistent interest in Andre Luis. Rio Ave values Andre Luis at a minimum of 20 million euros, a valuation that has made it difficult for Benfica, which considers the player a high priority.

A Bola reports on the ongoing negotiations between Benfica and Rio Ave regarding the transfer of André Luiz. Benfica has re-established contact with Rio Ave to negotiate for the player, but the deal has not progressed. The Vila do Conde club wants €15 million for the transfer, while Benfica is offering €12 million, plus €3 million in performance-related bonuses. The winger/second forward wants to play for Benfica and is waiting for the clubs to reach an agreement. André Luiz remains Benfica's first choice, but the club has not yet decided whether to proceed with a €15 million offer, as requested by Rio Ave.

Benfica is attempting to sign Rio Ave winger Andre Luiz this month. According to O Jogo, signing Andre Luiz is a priority for Benfica in the winter. The same source states that Rio Ave's demands have led Rui Costa's board to also consider Wesley as an alternative option should negotiations not progress. The talks with Rio Ave have been positive, and Benfica is prepared to pay the asking price, although there are no guarantees yet for the transfer.

Benfica is negotiating with Rio Ave for winger André Luiz, who has scored seven goals and made five assists in 18 games this season. According to A BOLA, it is felt that the deal will be closed, but the clubs have not yet reached an agreement. Rio Ave continues to ask for 15 million euros for the player's rights. Benfica has approached that value but wants to reach the amount through a formula of performance bonuses, which has not yet convinced Rio Ave's management. The operation is currently stalled. André Luiz remains focused on Rio Ave but wishes to play for Benfica. Benfica will only proceed to discuss a contract with the player when the clubs reach an agreement.

A Bola reports that negotiations between Benfica and Rio Ave for the transfer of André Luiz are in progress, but an agreement has not yet been reached. Rio Ave maintains its asking price of €15 million for the attacker, a value which Benfica considers too high. André Luiz wishes to play for Benfica but feels satisfied and calm representing Rio Ave. There is also interest in the player from abroad, and general director Mário Branco continues to work on the transfer.

Benfica is targeting André Luiz in the current January transfer window. When questioned about Benfica's interest, André Luiz responded that his trembling hand was due to the cold. Regarding a potential departure, he said that he does not control those matters and leaves them to his agent and the directors of Rio Ave. He added that as long as he is at the club, he will dedicate himself, give his full effort, score goals, and provide assists. The player's on-field celebrations suggested a farewell. Rio Ave's coach, Sotiris Sylaidopoulos, commented on the possibility of André Luiz leaving soon. He said they like him and described him as an excellent, very committed professional with whom he has an excellent relationship. The coach stated that André Luiz is focused on their team, which he proved with his two goals, adding that they are happy with his development and if something were to happen, it would be beneficial for both parties. He also said that he will miss the player if he leaves.

According to A BOLA, Benfica wants to sign André Luiz from Rio Ave, and a deal is very likely to be completed in the coming days. The clubs, however, have not yet reached an agreement on the transfer fee. Benfica's interest is concrete, and André Luiz wants to play for the club. The player is waiting to agree on contract and salary terms with Benfica's SAD, and his representatives are in Portugal awaiting a resolution between the two clubs. Rio Ave initially asked for €15 million, but Benfica is attempting to lower the price by including bonuses for objectives and a potential percentage of a future resale.

Rio Ave's 23-year-old attacker, André Luiz, is nearing a move to Benfica and is expected to join the squad in January. Negotiations between the two clubs have advanced significantly for the Brazilian. He is a priority for the Lisbon club's winter transfer window, which aligns with manager José Mourinho's desire for more options on the wings. André Luiz has scored five goals in 16 games for Rio Ave this season and is a fast player who can operate on the flanks or through the center. The deal is in its final stages, with details of a long-term contract being discussed. The transfer is expected to involve a considerable cost. Recent reports from December 2025 state that Rio Ave has set an asking price of €15 million for the player. The winger has a current Transfermarkt market value of €4.00m and has provided six assists in 15 Liga Portugal appearances this season. He joined Rio Ave in January 2025 from Estrela Amadora for a reported fee of €2.2 million, and other clubs, including Olympique Marseille, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, and Porto, have also been recently linked with him.