Portuguese club Benfica have reportedly begun negotiations with Atletico Madrid for Nottingham Forest loanee Renan Lodi.
Forest had an option to buy Lodi for €30million (around £26m) at the end of his loan deal but the deadline for it to be triggered has now passed. Lodi impressed while at the City Ground, becoming a key player for Steve Cooper throughout the season.
With Forest looking to apparently renegotiate a permanent switch at a lower price, Benfica are said to be ahead of the competition. According to Spanish outlet Relevo, negotiations between the Eagles and Atletico have "began in the last few hours."
