According to A Bola, news from Uruguay indicates that Benfica is preparing to make a formal offer for Nahuel Herrera. Herrera is a young central defender from Peñarol. The Uruguayan club's coach, Diego Aguirre, wants to keep the defender for another six months. A potential solution could be an immediate signing by Benfica followed by a loan back to Peñarol. The Montevideo club is willing to accept either €10 million for 100% of the player's rights or €8 million for 80% of the rights.

Benfica is one of the clubs that has shown interest in Nahuel Herrera, a 21-year-old Uruguayan central defender who played 40 games and scored two goals for the Uruguayan club Peñarol in 2025. Herrera, who joined the club in January 2025, is also being considered for signing by clubs from Spain and Italy. His contract is valid until December 2027 and his Transfermarkt market value is €4.50m.