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Benfica are close to signing Manchester City midfielder Claudio Echeverri on loan with a purchase option. The Portuguese club is ahead of AC Milan and Fiorentina in the chase for the Argentine. This information comes from journalist Ekrem Konur.

Lisbon's Benfica are on the verge of securing a deal for Manchester City midfielder Claudio Echeverri, according to journalist Ekrem Konur.

The Portuguese side is looking to arrange a loan move for the Argentine talent, with an option to buy included.

Italian clubs AC Milan and Fiorentina are also interested in the player.

However, Benfica currently leads the race as they aim to finalise the transfer ahead of the closure of the transfer window in Portugal this Friday.