English Premier League side Blackburn Rovers are reportedly looking to replace skipper Christopher Samba with FC Porto’s Andre Pinto, who plays on loan at Olhanense.
The Riversiders have been tipped by many to be relegated this season, after churning out a string of woeful performances for the better half of the campaign.
Although sensational results such as the one against Manchester United have proven that they can stay afloat, the club’s aspirations have been severely dented with captain Christopher Samba’s decision to leave Ewood Park.
The Congolese International has reportedly caught the eye of several top English sides and has his head swayed with the offers on the table. The allure of the UEFA Champions League as well as a bigger paycheck are amongst his reasons for departing, but nonetheless
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rovers-c40385 are struggling to keep their star asset at the helm.
Manager Steve Kean has been heavily criticized for his tactics this term but in stroke of genius has chosen to search abroad for a relatively cheap replacement, if the 27-year-old does indeed leave for greener pastures elsewhere.
The trainer has set allegedly set his sights on FC Porto’s Andre Pinto, who is currently plying his trade at Olhanense.
Although capped by the Seleccao at U-21 level, the centre-back was deemed surplus to requirements at Porto in the beginning of the season and was subsequently farmed out to Estadio http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/José-c19246 Arcanjo for match experience.
Nicolas Otamendi and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pinto-c30032 was to return to the Portistas, he would find chances hard to come by.
A switch to the Premier League might be tempting proposition, but given how Blackburn have been playing, they are likely to be in the Championship next term. Nevertheless, a switch to England’s 2nd tier far outweighs the pros of playing for Olhanense
or sitting on the Dragao bench.
Since the player is unlikely to object to a move, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 should also be willing to let him leave, although the Premiership outfit will have to meet their demands.
All in all, a transfer for Andre Pinto beckons, especially if http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Christopher-Samba-c9212 chooses to stay in the Premier League, while Blackburn cascade into the rigours of the Championship.
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