Will Italy become a Leopard A8 nation?

According to RID, negotiations between Italy and KNDS for the purchase of Leopard 2 (A7/A8) are in an "advanced stage". And with an estimated total order value between four to six billion euros. Italy had previously shown interest in 125 to even 250 units. If the decision falls on A8, the train for Leopards in the latest technical standard in Europe would really pick up speed.