According to A Bola, Chelsea are among the clubs interested in Benfica player Daniel Banjaqui. The teenage right-back has made three senior appearances since Jose Mourinho gave him his first-team debut. However, Chelsea are likely to face difficulty if they wish to sign him this summer, as Banjaqui is set to extend his contract with Benfica. This new deal will raise his €30 million release clause to €80m.

According to Team Talk, intermediaries have recently spoken with multiple English clubs about Daniel Banjaqui, and Chelsea has been made aware of his situation in recent weeks. Banjaqui has one year remaining on the deal he signed with Benfica in 2024, and negotiations between the club and the player have so far been unsuccessful. According to sources, if a new deal is not secured soon, the likelihood of a summer transfer will increase significantly.

Chelsea and Liverpool were among several major European clubs interested in Benfica right-back Daniel Banjaqui, and the interest grew during a lack of progress in his contract renewal negotiations. On January 10, A BOLA reported that Barcelona was also observing the circumstances. However, there has been recent progress in the renewal process after Benfica presented a new proposal to the player at the start of the week.