Genuine Madrid prepared to use EUR26m repaired plus EUR4m in

Genuine Madrid are not losing time when it comes to securing the future of their protective backbone.

As reported by Fichajes, the Spanish giants have actually set their sights strongly on Antonio Silva, the highly-rated 21-year-old centre-back currently playing for Benfica.

The Portuguese protector has been among the standout performers in the league this season and has become one of Europe’s most promising talents.

Real Madrid are pleased

Madrid, known for investing smartly in young players with long-lasting capacity, see Silva as the kind of defender who can eventually handle a leading role at the heart of their defence.

The club has already opened talks with Benfica and are actively pushing to reach an arrangement.

Antonio Silva is on Genuine Madrid’s radar.(Picture by Euan Cherry/Getty Images)

Given his ability to check out the game well, remain composed under pressure, and contribute in both protective and build-up phases, Silva fits the mould of a future starter at the club.

Madrid keen to seal the offer

Remarkably, Benfica are not completely opposed to the idea of letting Silva leave, although they have actually placed a valuation of around EUR35 million on the player.

Real Madrid have responded by putting forward a deal reportedly consisting of EUR26 million repaired, with an additional EUR4 million in performance-based add-ons.

To even more sweeten the offer, Madrid are also believed to be open to including a player on loan to meet Benfica’s expectations.

This sort of proactive approach shows how major Real Madrid are about securing Silva’s signature before other major European clubs intensify their interest.

The Portuguese defender is getting a lot of attention, and Madrid are eager to move rapidly to avoid getting in a bidding war later on.

By taking early steps, Real Madrid are revealing that they are thinking ahead and preparing their backline for the future, where a specific Dean Huijsen is also on their radar.