Fabrizio Miccoli may snub a return to Italy in favour of signing a permanent deal in Portugal with Benfica.</P>
<>The Juventus-owned player was believed to be initially keen on playing in Serie A again next season, but now seems to be pondering a long-term career in Lisbon.</P>
<>“I’m thinking of Benfica when it comes to where I will be playing next season,” said the on-loan striker.</P>
<>“If both Benfica and Juventus can reach some sort of agreement then I’d like to continue my career here.”</P>
<P>The European giants, who recently knocked holders Liverpool out of the Champions League with the help of a Miccoli goal, do have an option to sign the Italian on a permanent deal.</P>
<P>It is believed that they are seriously considering making an offer of around £4m to keep the former Ternana ace.</P>
<P>Miccoli, who also spent loan time at Perugia and Fiorentina while officially a Bianconeri player, could be offered a three-year contract.</P>
<P>Miccoli has also been linked with a move to England, while Sevilla were heavily associated with the Lecce-born starlet only last week.