According to the Portuguese publication Record, rumours about a possible transfer of defender Taras Mykhavka from Dynamo Kyiv to Benfica are not true. The publication states the Ukrainian footballer's candidacy is not on Benfica's transfer target list and is not under consideration by the club's management. It is reported that Benfica is working on strengthening its central defense but has other priorities in the transfer market. The club is looking for an experienced central defender for the main squad and a young player who can develop in the club's system and, if necessary, play for the reserves.

Sport1 reported that Dynamo Kyiv defender Taras Mykhailko may change clubs during the summer transfer window. Lisbon's Benfica is interested in the 21-year-old and is preparing an official offer for the Ukrainian player. According to the Portuguese press, Benfica values the transfer at ten million euros and hopes that their terms will satisfy the Ukrainian side's requirements. Benfica intends to win the competition for the defender.

Benfica is closely monitoring the progress of Taras Mykhavko, a 20-year-old Ukrainian central defender from Dynamo Kyiv, and considers him a candidate to strengthen their defensive line. It is reported that the Lisbon club has been gathering information on the player for a long time. Interest in Mykhavko is also being shown by several other European clubs, which could compel Benfica to intensify their work on a potential transfer. Mykhavko has one cap for his country, joined his current club in January 2024, and is under contract until December 2030. In the 2025/2026 season, he scored 5 goals in 25 domestic league appearances. His current market value is €10.00m, according to Transfermarkt.