Benfica pursuing Dženan Pejčinović after Wolfsburg relegation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
SL Benfica is reportedly leading the pursuit of Wolfsburg forward Dženan Pejčinović, who has scored 12 goals in 34 appearances this season. Wolfsburg's relegation may make the 21-year-old more accessible, though he prefers to remain in the Bundesliga. Pejčinović has a contract until 2029 with an estimated asking price above €20 million. Other clubs including Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt are also interested in signing him.
- •Pejčinović has 12 goals this season for Wolfsburg.
- •Wolfsburg was relegated, creating transfer opportunities.
- •Pejčinović prefers to stay in the Bundesliga.
- •Benfica is competing with Bayer Leverkusen and others for his signature.
- •Wolfsburg seeks a fee over €20 million to release him.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Benfica lead the race to sign Dženan Pejčinović
"SL Benfica are leading the race to sign Wolfsburg forward Dženan Pejčinović (21), according to a report from Kicker.Pejčinović has played 34 times for the Wolves this season, returning 12 goals ...
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