Luis Lopes: Aberdeen close to deal for Benfica striker
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Luis Lopes has scored 11 goals for Benfica's B side
Aberdeen are closing in on the signing of Benfica striker Luis Lopes.
The 22-year-old has scored 11 goals in 42 outings for the Portuguese giant's B side, but has never featured for their first team.
Lopes, also known as Duk, has represented Portugal at Under-18 and U19 level, but made his international debut for Cape Verde last month.
Manager Jim Goodwin confirmed "talks are ongoing" and he hopes a deal can be concluded in "the next couple of days".
"He's a player we really like," the Pittodrie boss added. "He fits our recruitment strategy. He's not the finished article, but he's another good attacking option. He can play through the middle, as a second striker or off the left."
Goodwin is keen to bolster his attacking options, with Christian Ramirez and new addition Bojan Miovski his only out-and-out senior strikers.
As he reshapes the Pittodrie squad, the Aberdeen manager has already recruited goalkeeper Kelle Roos, defenders Anthony Stewart, Jayden Richardson and Liam Scales, and midfielder Ylber Ramadani.
Roos, Stewart, Scales and Richardson made their competitive debuts in Sunday's 2-0 Scottish League Cup win over Peterhead, with Stewart captaining the team.
Aberdeen have recouped significant transfer income this summer, with Calvin Ramsay joining Liverpool for an initial £4.2m fee and Lewis Ferguson moving to Bologna for a deal reported to be worth £3m.