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Romanian giants, CFR Cluj, are set to receive a hefty fee in case FC Porto sell Alvaro Pereira this summer. Cluj inserted a clause in the transfer agreement when they sold the wingback to Porto that would see them bag 20 percent of the future transfer fee
in case the Uruguayan International is sold.
The highly rated fullback has been at Estadio do Dragao since 2009 and has been a class act since his arrival. Making nearly 49 appearances, the defender has grown into one of the most consistent players for the Portistas in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
His reputation was further enhanced when he netted two important goals for the Uruguayan National team in the Copa America, his strike against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mexico-c2956 being the eventual winner for his side.
After making it to the final with his nation, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentinos-Juniors-c38415 man has caught the attention of many European clubs.
While he has garnered bid from several teams, English giants http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 are reported to be the ones keenest on securing the services of the coveted Porto star.
The Merseysiders had a disappointing start to the 2010/11 season under Roy Hodgson but regained their winning mentality under Anfield legend, Kenny Dalglish. The Scot managed to quell the fears of relegation and nearly steered the club to a European finish.
However, lack of defensive options has nullified the attacking threat of Luis Suarez, Andy Carroll and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Gerrard-c34196, and Dalglish is now eager to bolster the backline.
With the departure of Paul Konchesky, full-backs are in low stock at the helm and the officials have targeted Alvaro Pereira as the man to push forward from the back.
The Reds are now spending cash on a regular basis and boast the financial muscle to land their targets. The English outfit have reportedly set aside €20 million to trigger his buyout clause and ensure that the wingback does indeed wear Liverpool colours
next season.
The silent beneficiaries of this deal will be Cluj, who are estimated to receive a figure close €4 million if FC Porto do indeed decide to sell their prized asset.
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