António Silva will fly to AFC Bournemouth for a medical this weekend after joining the Cherries from SL Benfica. The 22-year-old was Bournemouth’s first-choice centre-back signing for next season. Silva made 183 appearances for Benfica in all competitions, including the Champions League and Europa League. He helped Benfica win the league title in his first season with the club. António Silva solidified himself as among Europe’s most intriguing young defenders after getting into the Benfica first team.