AC Milan are expecting a response soon regarding their offer for Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis, SempreMilan.com has learned.
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We revealed over the weekend that contacts are underway with the Portuguese side for Florentino, but they are not open to a loan deal. Milan which would like to sign him on the basis of an 18-month loan with the right to buy.
The club are working with intermediaries to try to convince Benfica, perhaps even inserting a paid loan. Either way, Maldini and Boban are trying for Florentino.
Now, our mercato expert Vito Angele has provided an update, stating that Milan are expecting a response from Benfica regarding Florentino between today and tomorrow.
The Rossoneri are offering a loan with option to buy at €40m, while Benfica are using the €120m release clause to demand at least €60m.
Meanwhile, the deal which would send Rodriguez to Fenerbahce has halted. There is currently no possibility for a transfer to Turkey.
