Benfica forward Luis Semedo is 'very close' to joining Sunderland, according to a report in Portugal. The 19-year-old is set to leave The Eagles this summer and Portuguese outlet Record says Wearside is his likely destination.
The Portugal U20 international currently plays for Benfica's B team in the country's second tier, scoring two goals in 18 appearances, although only six of those were starts. He was top scorer in the UEFA Youth League last season, and also scored 14 goals for his club's U23 side.
Semedo has previously been linked with Juventus, Roma, and AC Milan, while Premier League Brighton were last week reported to have been ready to offer him a four-year contract. But, according to Record, Sunderland are the club that is winning the race for his signature.
