According to A Bola, Benfica was presented with a substantial late offer for their 26-year-old Greek striker, Vangelis Pavlidis, as the transfer window drew to a close. The bid for the forward, who was the club's leading goalscorer last season, was reportedly valued at over €50 million (surpassing the fee Real Madrid paid for Carreras) and had the potential to be Benfica's largest sale of the market. The club, however, declined the proposal, stating that their squad was already finalized and the timing was inappropriate. Pavlidis's current contract runs until 2029 and contains a €100 million release clause. His market value is estimated at €35 million by Transfermarkt, and the striker was recently a subject of interest for several Premier League clubs, including Newcastle United and Manchester United.