Benfica have reportedly placed striker Ariza Makukula on the club's transfer list.
The Congo-born hit-man signed for Benfica from Sevilla in the winter transfer window for a fee of €3,5 million with a €40 million release clause written into the deal.
However, he failed to hold down a regular spot during his first season at Estádio da Luz, which eventually left him out of Luiz Felipe Scolari's Euro 2008 plans.
Makukula has been included in Benfica's pre-season but has failed to impress coach Quique Flores, who considers the 27-year-old surplus to requirements.
Flores is unhappy with the number of striking options he has at his disposal and with Benfica reportedly close on signing Luís Garcia, he is ready to show Makukula the exit door.
It is further reported that Benfica are willing to listen to offers worth over €2 million for the striker, who has four international caps to his name.
The Congo-born hit-man signed for Benfica from Sevilla in the winter transfer window for a fee of €3,5 million with a €40 million release clause written into the deal.
However, he failed to hold down a regular spot during his first season at Estádio da Luz, which eventually left him out of Luiz Felipe Scolari's Euro 2008 plans.
Makukula has been included in Benfica's pre-season but has failed to impress coach Quique Flores, who considers the 27-year-old surplus to requirements.
Flores is unhappy with the number of striking options he has at his disposal and with Benfica reportedly close on signing Luís Garcia, he is ready to show Makukula the exit door.
It is further reported that Benfica are willing to listen to offers worth over €2 million for the striker, who has four international caps to his name.
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