Porto Playing Hard Ball Over Quaresma And Lucho

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.

Im sure if it's a good deal Porto will accept! Something along the lines of 25M EUR + Baptista isn't too bad

This is the same club that sold off Deco, Carvalho, ferreira, mancihe, Costinha, Mendes, etc leave after their Champions Leauge triumph!

But most of the Porto fans seem to be pissed off after both Anderson and Pepe were sold off...

Well they have already sold Anderson and Pepe so dont think they need to sell any more.

I was expecting Porto to make some noise in CL, but not now after selling so much quality.

25 m Euros isnt that good enough specially when they dont want Baptista.

Quaresma won´t go. Only if you throw us a world record breaking fee that is.

As for Lucho, throw us the 24M and he might go. Anything less, don´t even bother showing up.

Oh and you can keep all your spare players, we only deal in cash

Record breaking feee?!

We have enough money to outbid Valencia and apparently Sven really wants Lucho so im hoping we might be able ot pull off a shock. Normally id say we'd have no chance up against Valencia but im hoping it might be a case of money talks.

Lyon could easily get Quaresma for 20 millions, even 30 millions, but unfortunately he doesn't wnt to play for us.

You have bought Keita though.

Alive and Kicking wrote:Lyon could easily get Quaresma for 20 millions, even 30 millions, but unfortunately he doesn't wnt to play for us.

Before we sold some players that could be true, as it is now it is almost impossible he will go this season.

And i think you are right, he will only go to a big league + big club, otherwise he will stay.

Porto is going to renew his contract and put the buy out clasule in the € 50M.

Inter should break the bank for him, its their centenerray year, they need a RW, Quaresma is one of the hottest talents out there and he's still only 23.

It seems valencia made a final offer of € 18M. MSI accepted it but porto did not (of course, there was no real advantage in that. Losing a first tem player just for a mere 8M?). So the transfer is in a standstill.
Valencia have the option now: either they pay at least € 20M (wich they say they won´t) or Lucho is going nowhere.

I think Porto will refuse and buy the other part of the contract to MSI. Valencia is going for a swedish guy (don´t recall the name).

All is well when it ends well