Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa is edging closer to Benfica, but the Portuguese club want him on a two-year loan from Inter.
The striker arrived from Santos a year ago for €29.5m, but wasn’t given a single Serie A start and is now heading to Portugal to gain experience.
Sporting Lisbon and FC Porto had also shown interest, though Benfica appear to be leading the race now.
According to A Bola, negotiations are at an advanced stage, but they want it to be a two-year loan rather than only one season.
Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa is edging closer to Benfica, but the Portuguese club want him on a two-year loan from Inter.
The striker arrived from Santos a year ago for €29.5m, but wasn’t given a single Serie A start and is now heading to Portugal to gain experience.
Sporting Lisbon and FC Porto had also shown interest, though Benfica appear to be leading the race now.
According to A Bola, negotiations are at an advanced stage, but they want it to be a two-year loan rather than only one season.
There is also the issue of his salary, as Benfica are not prepared to pay his entire wages for this period.
It’s still an improvement on Sporting, who were only willing to pay for his car and accommodation.