Erik Lira, a 25-year-old defensive midfielder for Cruz Azul and the Mexican national team, is associated with a potential transfer to European football. Benfica has been identified as one of the clubs that have observed the player. Feyenoord and the French club Lens have also collected information about Lira, although there is currently no concrete proposal. He is regarded as one of Cruz Azul's most valuable players, with a market value of around €10 million. His Transfermarkt market value is listed as €12.00m. Lira, who has 22 caps for Mexico, joined Cruz Azul in January 2022 and his current contract runs until June 30, 2029. In the current 2025/2026 season, he has made 16 appearances in the Liga MX Apertura and 12 in the Clausura.