Ivanovic move stalls at Benfica: Hull battle La Liga interest | OneFootball

Franjo Ivanovic remains one of the hottest names in Benfica’s transfer market. Although Hull City remain well placed to secure the signing of the Croatian international, Betis have not given up on the race and are still trying to convince the Eagles to accept a deal.

According to information reported by A Bola, the move to England has not yet been finalized, leaving room for a fresh push from the Seville side. In recent days, there have been signs that Hull City submitted an offer that could bring Benfica between €20 million and €25 million, an amount that would allow the SAD led by Rui Costa to recover virtually all of the investment made last summer, when they signed Ivanovic for around €22.8 million.

However, Betis remain determined to sign the striker. In addition to competing in next season’s Champions League, the Spanish club also has the player’s preference, as he is open to the possibility of representing a club with European ambitions rather than joining a newly promoted Premier League side.

The main obstacle in the negotiations continues to be the structure of the deal. Initially, Betis would only consider a loan with an option to buy, a scenario that never convinced Benfica, whose priority is a permanent sale or, alternatively, a loan with a mandatory purchase clause.

Even so, the Andalusian club’s officials continue to look for a solution that brings the two sides closer together. The problem is that the roughly €20 million wanted by the Eagles is considered too high by Betis, who are trying to lower Benfica’s financial demands. While talks continue, Ivanovic’s transfer to Hull City has still not been completed, leaving open a case that promises to remain one of the main stories of the coming days in the summer transfer window.

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