With multiple reliable sources reporting that an agreement has been reached with Cercle Brugge, Monaco have opened formal talks with Flavio Nazinho over personal terms. The defender is said to be keen on the move, though full details of the contract are still being worked through. Negotiations are active, and the next 24-48 hours could prove decisive in closing the deal - with optimism growing that he will be a Monaco player before too long. Stuttgart and Real Betis have not withdrawn their interest and could still influence the outcome. Defensively, Monaco are sitting around the league average this season, at 1.48 goals conceded per game. Someone like Flavio Nazinho could keep them steady but also raise the level when it matters most. Neither Cercle Brugge nor Monaco have been linked with any additional targets at this stage. Looking for Monaco transfer rumours? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for more rumours just like this.