Benfica are set for talks with the agent of Middlesbrough striker Afonso Alves this week.

Roberto Tiburcio said: "Who wouldn't like to go to Benfica? Both he and I would like it to happen, as Benfica are enormous. Half the Portuguese population support Benfica, so it would be a great option.

"Nothing concrete has been offered yet. It depends very much on whether Middlesbrough succeed in staying in the Premier League."