Fiorentina have set sights on River Plate striker Lucas Beltran. The two teams have been in touch to negotiate the deal in the last few days. His arrival is likely tied to the departure of one of their current marksmen, Gianluca Di Marzio informs.
The 22-year-old bloomed in 2023, scoring 14 goals in 31 appearances across all competitions. He previously spent two years with Colon before returning to Los Millonarios, where he got his start at the youth level.
Fiorentina would have to be willing to shell €20M to onboard Beltran. He was instrumental in River Plate conquering the Primera Division this year. The Viola currently have Arthur Cabral and Luka Jovic leading their frontline. They are still waiting to know whether they’ll play in European Conference League, which hinges on Juventus’ rumored UEFA ban.
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According to Corriere dello Sport, Milan are interested in the Brazilian to round out their frontline. The Gigliati demand €20M. The talks will intensify later in the window if the Rossoneri manage to offload their outcasts.
Our Take on Fiorentina and Beltran
The Viola have a rich history of Argentinian strikers, and he would be well worth the investment. The rumors linking Cabral to Milan are odd considering they just signed Noah Okafor, but he might have some suitors abroad.
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