Lazio reach an agreement with Benfica for the transfer of Croatian striker Franjo Ivanović, according to reports. The clubs are described as having moved ahead in negotiations, but the deal is not final because the player’s decision remains the deciding factor.
Both outlets state that Ligue 1 side Lens are also interested and have not withdrawn from the race. The implication is that Lens could still secure the signing if Ivanović chooses their offer. The current status is therefore portrayed as conditional: Lazio are leading in the sense that they have an agreed framework with Benfica, while final terms depend on Ivanović’s choice among competing suitors.
