RC Lens Captures Franjo Ivanovic from Lazio’s Grasp
RC Lens has intervened in the race for Benfica striker Franjo Ivanovic (22), according to Foot Mercato. The Croatian international was anticipated to sign with the Biancocelesti after the Serie A club reached an agreement with Benfica for a loan deal that includes an option to buy. However, Lens stepped in and made their case to Ivanovic, who has opted to join the Champions League-contending Ligue 1 team.
Foot Mercato further reports that Dino Toppmöller’s Lens squad now seeks to negotiate the terms of Ivanovic’s departure. The team had been looking for attacking options after parting ways with Wesley Saïd. In addition, Odsonne Edouard sustained an injury during today’s home defeat against Premier League side Sunderland.
RC Lens have hijacked SS Lazio’s pursuit of Benfica striker Franjo Ivanovic (22), according to Foot Mercato. The Croatian international was expected to join the Biancocelesti after the Serie A side has struck an agreement with Benfica over a loan with option to buy. But Lens have swooped in and presented their arguments to Ivanovic, and the latter has agreed to join the Champions League-playing Ligue 1 side.
Foot Mercato adds that Dino Toppmöller’s Lens side now needs to find an agreement over Ivanovic’s exit terms. Lens were in the market for attacking reinforcements given they have parted ways with Wesley Saïd. Furthermore, Odsonne Edouard sustained an injury during today’s home loss to Premier League Sunderland.
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