Slavia Prague's 23-year-old Czech Republic centre-back Stepán Chaloupek has attracted interest from several European clubs, including Roma and Inter from Italy, Hull City and Ipswich Town from England, and Hamburg from Germany. According to the Czech press, Benfica is also interested in the defender. Benfica is preparing a proposal of approximately €12 million. However, this amount is expected to be less than Slavia Prague's demands, as the club is seeking a higher fee. Slavia's coach, Jindrich Trpisovsky, has publicly commented on the potential transfer, stating his belief that another season at the club would be beneficial for the player, while also acknowledging that an offer from a club like Benfica would be impossible to refuse. Chaloupek, who has 6 caps for Czechia, joined Slavia Prague in July 2024 and is under contract until 2030. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €10.00m.