Benfica showed concrete interest in Maxim De Cuyper's services. According to players' agent Axel Vergeylen, Benfica was among several clubs, including Leeds United, AC Milan, Juventus, Atalanta, West Ham United, Olympique Marseille, Atlético Madrid, and Fenerbahçe, that expressed a strong interest in acquiring De Cuyper. Despite this interest, De Cuyper ultimately completed his transfer to Brighton & Hove Albion, a decision made with a focus on his long-term career growth and development. Transfermarkt currently estimates his market worth at 16.00 million euros.