Porto Playing Hard Ball Over Quaresma And Lucho
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Porto have sought to put an end to the speculation surrounding Ricardo Quaresma by announcing that he is not for sale, but have left the door open for Lucho González to leave.
Quaresma was the subject of talks between the Portuguese giants and Atlético de Madrid, but they stalled over the transfer fee demanded.
Real Madrid have also been linked with a move for the 23-year-old, but Porto's patience is at an end and they will not entertain any more bids.
"His sale is not negotiable," said Porto president, Nuno Pinto da Costa. "It is completely out of the question."
Atlético admitted that they were no longer in the running last week after hearing Porto's demands and said that they would look elsewhere to continue strengthening their squad.
Valencia's interest in Lucho González may still bear fruit, however, as Pinto da Costa confirmed that he was considering an offer.
The Spanish outfit were reported to have made a bid of around €15m for the Argentinian midfielder and are waiting for an answer.
Porto own 50 per cent of the player's contract, while MSI own the other half, and Pinto da Costa said: "That is a special situation."
Valencia are willing to up their offer to €17m and could include a loan player in the deal, but Porto are holding out for €20m. -
how much are they asking for quaresma?
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Read somewhere they asking for €25m. They rejected a €20m from Atletico Madrid.Originally posted by stellazio:how much are they asking for quaresma? -
Woah, I think Porto is too small a club for Quaresma. He deserves a better club to further his career.
Cheers.
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Chelsea oh Chelsea.
Won't you buy him.