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.