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512 active dossiers11 confirmed20 debunked36 closedLast audit 16 mins ago
Dossier TL-608AStatus: Under investigationOpened 16 Oct 2026

Expected window: January 2027

Daniel Banjaqui to Inter Milan

Last update: 19 days ago

Evidence score

Evidence score
Verdict

Inter Milan, Barcelona, Manchester United and Newcastle are circling right-back Daniel Banjaqui from SL Benfica, according to O Jogo and The Peoples Person. Multiple clubs show interest while the player has not commented publicly.

Independent sources
1
verified outlets
Repeated by
2
outlets, not first-hand
Denials
0
dispute the claim
Deal stage
interest
3 outlets
How the score is calculated
  • Independent sources10/40

    1 independent source (max 4); 2 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting

  • Source track record10/25

    The independent sources have no history yet (assumed 40%)

  • Deal stage0/25

    Stage: interest

  • How recent8/10

    Last update 19 days ago

What we know

Inter Milan, Barcelona, Manchester United and Newcastle are circling right-back Daniel Banjaqui from SL Benfica, according to O Jogo and The Peoples Person. Multiple clubs show interest while the player has not commented publicly.

O Jogo cited a potential €35-40m departure fee from Benfica, while Yahoo highlighted Inter Milan, Barcelona and Newcastle as top targets. The Peoples Person added that Benfica would be ready to let Banjaqui leave for €35-40m. Open questions remain about whether any formal bid has been made. Neither outlet has issued an official announcement.

The story concludes with The Peoples Person.

Key findings

  • First report: 14 Oct 2026, O Jogo.
  • 1 independent source behind it (O Jogo); 2 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
  • Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
  • No second independent source corroborates it.
  • Latest evidence: 19 days ago.

Who reported it

OutletTierWhat they saidTrack recordChecked
O Jogo
14/10/2026
Tier 2 · Established

Na frente da corrida estão Barcelona, Inter de Milão, Manchester United e o Newcastle, que contratou ao Benfica, no último verão, o lateral-direito Dedic.

Stage: interest

No history yetOriginal source
Yahoo Sports
15/10/2026
Tier 2 · Established

United, Barcelona, Inter Milan and Newcastle United are showing the most interest in the 18-year-old and are leading the race.

Stage: interest

1 of 3 cases · 33%Cites The Peoples Person
The Peoples Person
15/10/2026
Tier 4 · Speculative

Benfica would be ready to let Banjaqui leave for €35-40 million

Stage: interest

No history yetCites O Jogo

Timeline

  1. 15 Oct 2026 · The Peoples Person
    Benfica would be ready to let Banjaqui leave for €35-40 million

    Repeats reporting attributed to O Jogo. Stage: interest

  2. 15 Oct 2026 · Yahoo Sports
    United, Barcelona, Inter Milan and Newcastle United are showing the most interest in the 18-year-old and are leading the race.

    Repeats reporting attributed to The Peoples Person. Stage: interest

  3. 14 Oct 2026 · O Jogo
    Na frente da corrida estão Barcelona, Inter de Milão, Manchester United e o Newcastle, que contratou ao Benfica, no último verão, o lateral-direito Dedic.

    First-hand report. Stage: interest

Does Inter Milan need him?

Right-Back: the full-backs Inter Milan already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.

Current full-backs (3)

PlayerPositionAgeContract
Federico DimarcoLeft-Back2930 Jun 2028
Djed SpenceRight-Back2630 Jun 2031
Carlos AugustoLeft-Back2730 Jun 2028

Recent signings in this position

  • Djed Spence (Right-Back)2026/27 · from Tottenham Hotspur · €30.00m
  • Franco Carboni (Left-Back)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Parma Calcio 1913
  • Franco Carboni (Left-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Venezia FC
  • Franco Carboni (Left-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at FC Empoli

Is it still alive?

First report
14 Oct 2026
Latest report
15 Oct 2026 (18 days ago)
Transfer window
January 2027: shuts in 91 days

The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.

Contract and fee

Contract until
June 2031
Reported fee
—

No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.

Also linked with

Score over time

16 Oct · 3029 Oct · 28

Player profile

Full name
Daniel Armando Fonseca da Silva Banjaqui
Age
18
Agent
Team of Future
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