Voetbal International reports that Ajax striker Wout Weghorst could have made a transfer to Benfica in January, adding that Benfica made a serious offer to Weghorst's entourage in the winter but the transfer was blocked by Ajax management. The club's newly appointed technical director, Jordi Cruijff, stated that Weghorst was not allowed to leave. The report from Voetbal International also states that Benfica is now expected to make a new attempt to sign Weghorst this summer.

Wout Weghorst is a possible target for Benfica, whose coach José Mourinho wants more presence in the penalty area. According to information from Capology, the striker has a salary of €2.5 million a year at Ajax, which can exceed €3 million with bonuses. Benfica would have to invest a significant amount of money to secure Weghorst, given his high salary and that he is among the top five earners at Ajax. It is also stated that Weghorst would be unlikely to come to Portugal for the same or a lower salary than he earns in the Netherlands. Weghorst has struggled to maintain his goal-scoring form in recent seasons and has market interest.

Benfica is interested in 33-year-old Dutch striker Wout Weghorst, whose contract in Amsterdam is expiring, which makes a free transfer in the summer a possibility. The striker is not guaranteed a starting place at Ajax under interim coach Oscar Garcia. In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, Wout Weghorst made 23 appearances, scoring 7 goals and providing 2 assists. FC Twente is also reportedly interested in Weghorst. The player has previously expressed a desire to play for them, but their coach, John van den Brom, has stated that nothing is currently happening. It is not known if Benfica has contacted the striker's entourage, but if a transfer to the club takes place, Weghorst could work with coach José Mourinho. Many other foreign clubs are also reported to be interested in Weghorst. The Netherlands international has earned 51 caps and scored 14 goals for his country. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €2.50m.