Club Join Hunt For Star ‘Recently Scouted By Newcastle’

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Benfica have joined the race for Union SG right-back Anan Khalaili, who was recently scouted by Newcastle United.

The Lisbon side are currently third in the Portuguese Primeira Liga standings, seven points behind league leaders FC Porto with only nine games to play.

Regardless of whether they can win the title, Jose Mourinho will want to strengthen his squad ahead of next term, and that could put Benfica on a collision course with Newcastle.

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