West Ham submitted an offer to Benfica to acquire Arthur Cabral on loan with an option to buy, but Benfica turned down the proposal. It was reported that Benfica is only open to a permanent transfer or a loan with a mandatory purchase clause at the end of the season, for amounts that would allow them to recover their investment. Arthur Cabral was signed by Benfica from Fiorentina in the summer of 2023 for €20 million, and they are open to considering a proposal of approximately €15 million, which would allow them to participate in the market to find a replacement.