It’s reported Fiorentina will sign Lisandro Lopez from Benfica over the next few days for €7m.

The 26-year-old Argentine centre-back has been a target for some time, especially since Portuguese tactician Paulo Sousa took over this summer.

According to Florence-based newspaper La Nazione, a deal has essentially been done and Lopez is due to complete the transfer before the New Year.

Negotiations were eased by the fact ex-Fiorentina star Manuel Rui Costa is the director at Benfica.

It’s reported Fiorentina will sign Lisandro Lopez from Benfica over the next few days for €7m.

The 26-year-old Argentine centre-back has been a target for some time, especially since Portuguese tactician Paulo Sousa took over this summer.

According to Florence-based newspaper La Nazione, a deal has essentially been done and Lopez is due to complete the transfer before the New Year.

Negotiations were eased by the fact ex-Fiorentina star Manuel Rui Costa is the director at Benfica.

He is contracted until June 2018 and previously played in Spain on loan at Getafe.

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