Marco Silva: The Fulham boss is in advanced talks with Benfica.

Fulham Head coach Marco Silva is close to reaching an agreement to become Benfica’s coach.

Silva’s contract at Craven Cottage is due to expire this month but there is no concrete confirmation of the 48-year-old’s exit as yet.

Fulham They have offered the Portuguese boss a contract renewal but he has yet to accept it.

And in recent days it is understood that talks between him and Benefica are progressing significantly and an agreement has been reached.