Lazio target Ivanovic on loan from Benfica

Benfica striker Franjo Ivanovic wants regular minutes, and Lazio think they can offer them.

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What happened. Lazio have asked Benfica about signing Franjo Ivanovic on a dry loan without an option to buy, according to Sportitalia's Alfredo Pedullà.

• Ivanovic scored 8 goals in 42 games for Benfica but only started 13.
• Como, Galatasaray, Real Betis and Hull City also interested.
• The 22-year-old Croatia international joined Benfica for €22.8m last summer.

Ivanovic's desire for regular playing time will determine his next move.

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