Benfica remains committed to signing Ibrahima Ba but must speed up the process as competition is increasing due to recent developments. Famalicão, whose SAD is led by Miguel Ribeiro, will only negotiate the transfer of the Senegalese center-back for a fee of approximately €20 million. Ba is being monitored by clubs from England, Spain, Germany, and France. According to A BOLA, the most serious competitor for Benfica is Strasbourg from France, which wants to complete the deal as soon as possible. Benfica is pursuing the transfer for sporting reasons, Ba's adaptation to the Portuguese league, and also considers the transfer a financial investment due to his potential and age. The club is considering several options to complete the purchase, which may involve an immediate payment of less than €20 million with a later purchase of another part of his rights, or including another player in the transaction. Ba did not participate in Famalicão's recent friendly, which suggests the club is prepared to lose the player soon.

A Bola reports that Benfica is interested in signing Ibrahima Ba as a replacement for António Silva. Ba was an important player for Famalicão last season, and Benfica views him as a secure present investment. Benfica will need to make a significant financial offer to persuade Famalicão's management, which is led by Miguel Ribeiro, to allow the player to depart. It is reported that Famalicão is unlikely to allow Ba to leave for a sum less than €20 million. A potential deal could be structured with a smaller initial payment and a commitment for future investment in another portion of the player's rights, a structure similar to previous sales made by Famalicão.

Ibrahima Ba, a 21-year-old Senegalese central defender from Famalicão, has been associated with Benfica and Sporting in the transfer market. In recent days, the link between Ibrahima Ba and Benfica has strengthened. However, A BOLA confirmed that the player is not currently a priority for Benfica. The management of Benfica considers Ibrahima Ba an interesting player, but their focus at this moment is on signing a more experienced left-footed central defender. Ibrahima Ba, who prefers to play with his right foot, does not fit the priority profile set to replace Nicolás Otamendi, who finished his contract and signed with River Plate. Nevertheless, Ibrahima Ba is referenced by Benfica's management and could become more relevant if António Silva or Tomás Araújo leave during the summer transfer window. The player has a contract until 2030 and Famalicão is indicating a transfer fee of around 20 million euros. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €12.00m. In the 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, he made 21 appearances, scoring one goal and providing one assist.