Benfica edging closer to sealing agreement for Thiago Almada

Benfica edging closer to sealing agreement for Thiago AlmadaBenfica are intensifying their pursuit of midfielder Thiago Almada and are close to striking a deal with Botafogo, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.Almada spent the second half of last season on loan at Olympique Lyon, scoring 2 goals and providing four assists across all competitions and helping his side reach the Europa League quarterfinal.Lyon are keen to retain him permanently, although the Ligue 1 outfit are currently handicapped by