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Porto has gained an advantage in the race to sign Seko Fofana. According to reports, the Dragons have moved ahead of Benfica — whose name was also linked to the midfielder — and may be very close to finalizing his signing, but there is a condition.

According to the newspaper L'Equipe, Porto, presided over by André Villas-Boas, already has a full agreement with Rennes for the transfer of the Ivory Coast international. However, based on this information, Record reports that the Dragons still do not have everything sealed with Fofana, with departures being the main obstacle.

According to the Portuguese sports daily, the Dragons need to make room in the squad, which is under the orders of Francesco Farioli, in order to complete the signing of Fofana. However, as far as is known, Porto has not yet received any formal offers for any of its assets.

As Record has reported, Stephen Eustáquio is the player best positioned to leave Invicta. Since this is a World Cup year, the Portuguese-Canadian wants to maintain his starting spot in the host nation’s national team and, with that in mind, is looking to leave in order to get more playing time. Until then, the arrival of the Ivorian remains on hold.

This season, wearing the Rennes shirt, Seko Fofana — valued at 8 million euros — has already played a total of 12 official matches, all in Ligue 1. In the 654 minutes he has been on the pitch, the Ivorian midfielder has scored one goal.

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