Fulham manager Marco Silva nearing Benfica deal

Fulham manager Marco Silva is in negotiations to take over Portuguese top club Benfica. An agreement with the Portuguese football club is imminent.

Fulham manager Marco Silva is very close to signing a contract with Portuguese top club Benfica, according to multiple sources close to the matter.

The Portuguese manager has done excellent work at English Premier League club Fulham, but it appears the next chapter of his career will be written with one of his home country's most prestigious clubs. Benfica is one of Portugal's and Europe's most historic football clubs, with extensive experience competing in European competitions.

The details of the agreement have not yet been made public, but negotiations have reached their final stages and both parties are optimistic about a positive outcome.