Bournemouth is set to complete a £17 million transfer for Benfica’s 22-year-old star defender António Silva after the club agreed to his buyout clause costing [X] million. The Portuguese defender opted against Benfica’s contract renewal offer, which sealed the sale.

Reports now confirm Liverpool has been tracking Silva despite Bournemouth’s forward progress toward finalizing the deal . Insiders now state both teams are just hours away from closing the agreement.

[AC Milan] still holds a watchful eye on the defender, although Bournemouth remains ahead for now. If the deal lands, Silva would join a Bournemouth backline under fresh tactical planning.