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Benfica plan new contract talks with Tottenham target who has scored an ‘eye-catching’ 14 goals in 13 appearances this season

Tottenham suffer blow in pursuit of Vangelis Pavlidis as Benfica plan to offer the striker a new deal.

By Rohan Sengupta · To The Lane And Back

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 5:15 PM

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Benfica are planning new contract talks with in-form striker Vangelis Pavlidis amid transfer interest.
Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona have reportedly been monitoring Pavlidis, who scored 14 goals in 13 matches.
Pavlidis's current Benfica deal runs until 2029 and contains a €100 million release clause for a permanent transfer.

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Benfica are reportedly planning to offer striker Vangelis Pavlidis a new contract with a salary increase following his impressive start to the season. The 27-year-old Greek international has scored 14 goals in 13 appearances, attracting interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona. However, Benfica coach Marco Silva has made retaining the forward a priority.

Pavlidis is currently under contract until 2029 with a reported €100 million release clause. Rohan Sengupta argues that this valuation presents a major obstacle for Tottenham ahead of the January transfer window, especially after their significant summer expenditure.

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