Bournemouth agree £26m fee for Benfica defender Silva

Silva is regarded as one of the most promising young centre-backs in Europe [Getty Images]Bournemouth have agreed a deal worth up to almost £26m for Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva.The Portugal international, 22, is travelling for a medical after the two clubs reached an agreement worth an initial £21.4m, plus a further £4.3m in add-ons.It is a key signing for the Cherries, who identified replacing Marcos Senesi, following his free-transfer move to Tottenham earlier this mont