Montiel very close to joining Benfica

The 24 year-old Argentinian defender has become more sought after following his great performances at the Copa America.

Gonzalo Montiel is one of the main men in defence for Marcelo Gallardo's River Plate. After his great performances in the Copa America final, many clubs started to take interest in him. The latest to join the race is Benfica, and they do so with a bang.

According to 'TyC Sports', the Portuguese club, despite not having made a formal offer up to now, are finalising the details of the proposal. An offer which, according to the cited media outlet, could be around eight million euros. This amount will make the Argentian side reconsider the player's future. River Plate are already looking for a replacement. Milton Casco and Alex Vigo are some of the options.