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Premier League Clubs Intensify Interest in Benfica Star Anatoliy Trubin
Premier League clubs are stepping up their interest in Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, GIVEMESPORTunderstands, with a January transfer now emerging as a genuine possibility rather than a distant summer objective.
The 24-year-old has been closely monitored by multiple English sides following another consistent run of performances in Portugal, and sources indicate that groundwork is already being laid behind the scenes ahead of the winter window.
Trubin is understood to be firmly prioritising a move to England, despite continued interest from Spain and Germany. The Ukraine international has made it clear in internal discussions that the Premier League represents his long-term ambition, with the allure of English football proving decisive at this stage of his career. Benfica, meanwhile, are aware of the growing pressure around his future and could be willing to listen to offers in the region of €40 million plus add-ons.
With several English clubs now assessing their goalkeeping departments ahead of January, Trubin’s situation is becoming one of the more closely-watched developments in the market.
Premier League clubs step up scouting activity
GMS understands that Trubin has been watched extensively by Premier League scouts throughout the autumn, with his performances in domestic competition and European fixtures viewed as a key barometer for his readiness to make the next step.
While no formal bids have yet been submitted, multiple English clubs are believed to have made exploratory contact regarding Trubin’s availability and financial terms. The potential for a January move remains dependent on squad needs, injuries and outgoings – but there is clear intent from Premier League sides to be at the front of the queue.
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Benfica’s valuation of around €40m plus performance-related bonuses reflects both Trubin’s age and the importance he now holds at the club. He is under long-term contract, meaning the Portuguese giants are not under immediate pressure to sell. However, the increasing volume of interest from England could force their hand sooner than anticipated.
Player prioritises England over Spain and Germany
Despite longstanding admiration from clubs in La Liga and the Bundesliga, Trubin is understood to have set his sights firmly on the Premier League. Sources have told GiveMeSport that the goalkeeper sees England as the ultimate proving ground for elite-level keepers and believes the physicality and intensity of the league suit his attributes.
It has long been a personal ambition of the player to test himself in English football, and he is prepared to be patient if the right opportunity does not arise immediately in January. However, there is quiet confidence within his camp that a serious approach could arrive in the coming months.
From Benfica’s perspective, any exit would need to be structured in a way that reflects Trubin’s status as a cornerstone of their current squad. A summer move still remains a strong possibility if January fails to deliver an acceptable package, but the groundwork being laid by Premier League clubs suggests this is a transfer that is now firmly gathering momentum.
As clubs begin shaping their winter strategies, Trubin’s name is expected to remain high on several shortlists – with his Premier League dream edging closer to reality.
