Expected window: January 2027
Daniel Banjaqui to Tottenham Hotspur
Last update: 20 days ago
Evidence score
The claims originate with 4-4-2 and include a €45m release clause, per gary.r.ward.
- Independent sources20/40
2 independent sources (max 4); 5 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 20 days ago
What we know
The claims originate with 4-4-2 and include a €45m release clause, per gary.r.ward.
CaughtOffside and Yahoo Sports carried the story on 13 Oct. On 14 Oct BBC Sport (two articles), EPL Index, spurs-web.com, gary.r.ward and Yahoo Sports again echoed it, all attributing the same 4-4-2 report. spurs-web.com adds that no concrete negotiations have begun.
No formal offer has arrived, per spurs-web.com.
Key findings
- First report: 13 Oct 2026, 4-4-2.
- 2 independent sources behind it (EPL Index, 4-4-2); 5 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- Best-rated independent source: EPL Index.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 1 report attributes the story to 4.2.com, whose own article is not among the sources.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 20 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPL Index 14/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Brighton have built a reputation for moving early, moving smartly and trusting their judgement, so it comes as little surprise to see them linked with Benfica right-back Banjaqui. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| 4-4-2 13/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | In der Premier League sind Brighton und Tottenham auf den Rechtsverteidiger aufmerksam geworden. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| BBC Sport 14/10/2026 Same post also on bbc.com | Tier 1 · Primary | Tottenham, Brighton, Juventus, Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund are among the teams interested in Benfica's 18-year-old Portuguese right-back Daniel Banjaqui. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Cites 4-4-2 |
| Yahoo Sports 14/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Tottenham are also watching in the Premier League, while Juventus, Roma, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad are all mentioned as admirers. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites EPL Index |
| Yahoo Sports 13/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Portuguese youngster Daniel Banjaqui has attracted the interest of Borussia Dortmund, according to the Swiss website 442.com. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Repeats another outlet |
| CaughtOffside 13/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Benfica youngster Daniel Banjaqui, with several prominent European clubs interested in the right-back. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Cites 4-4-2 |
| gary.r.ward 14/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | The report claims a €45m release clause and interest from several European clubs. Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| spurs-web.com 14/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Tottenham are interested in Benfica right-back Daniel Banjaqui, with no concrete negotiations yet. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites 4-4-2 |
Timeline
- 14 Oct 2026 · BBC SportTottenham, Brighton, Juventus, Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund are among the teams interested in Benfica's 18-year-old Portuguese right-back Daniel Banjaqui.
Repeats reporting attributed to 4-4-2. Stage: interest
- 14 Oct 2026 · EPL IndexBrighton have built a reputation for moving early, moving smartly and trusting their judgement, so it comes as little surprise to see them linked with Benfica right-back Banjaqui.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 14 Oct 2026 · gary.r.wardThe report claims a €45m release clause and interest from several European clubs.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 14 Oct 2026 · Yahoo SportsTottenham are also watching in the Premier League, while Juventus, Roma, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad are all mentioned as admirers.
Repeats reporting attributed to EPL Index. Stage: interest
- 14 Oct 2026 · spurs-web.comTottenham are interested in Benfica right-back Daniel Banjaqui, with no concrete negotiations yet.
Repeats reporting attributed to 4-4-2. Stage: interest
- 13 Oct 2026 · CaughtOffsideTottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Benfica youngster Daniel Banjaqui, with several prominent European clubs interested in the right-back.
Repeats reporting attributed to 4-4-2. Stage: interest
- 13 Oct 2026 · Yahoo SportsPortuguese youngster Daniel Banjaqui has attracted the interest of Borussia Dortmund, according to the Swiss website 442.com.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 13 Oct 2026 · 4-4-2In der Premier League sind Brighton und Tottenham auf den Rechtsverteidiger aufmerksam geworden.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does Tottenham Hotspur need him?
Right-Back: the full-backs Tottenham Hotspur 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 (4)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Porro | Right-Back | 27 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Archie Gray | Right-Back | 19 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Destiny Udogie | Left-Back | 23 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Andrew Robertson | Left-Back | 31 | 30 Jun 2030 |
Recent signings in this position
- Andrew Robertson (Left-Back)2026/27 · free from Liverpool FC
- Souza (Left-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · from Santos FC · €15.00m
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 13 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 14 Oct 2026 (19 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.
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Player profile
- Full name
- Daniel Armando Fonseca da Silva Banjaqui
- Age
- 18
- Agent
- Team of Future