• •BBC Sport reports Marco Silva is nearing a deal to become the next manager of Benfica.
• •The move would end Silva’s three-year tenure at Craven Cottage, where he secured top-half Premier League finishes.
• •Neither Fulham nor Benfica have confirmed a signed contract, leaving the timing of a potential departure uncertain.

Fulham manager Marco Silva is in advanced negotiations to take over as head coach at Portuguese club Benfica, according to reporting from BBC Sport. Silva has led Fulham since 2021, helping the club establish a consistent presence in the Premier League. However, no official agreement has been signed by either party, and the transition remains subject to ongoing final negotiations. Whether Silva leaves before the start of the summer transfer window will depend on how quickly both clubs can finalize the terms of his exit.