FC Porto's Fernando wanted by AS Roma – Portuguese Primeira Liga News
FC Porto midfielder, Fernando, is reportedly wanted by Italian side, AS Roma, who are looking to make a move for him in January. The Brazilian has been linked with a switch to AC Milan in recent weeks and now it seems that the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wolves-c40952 have also entered the
race to sign him.
Fernando, 24, has been attracting a lot of attention from Serie A in recent weeks. From AC Milan to Juventus, many sides are reportedly interested in acquiring the services of the former Vila Nova man.
The player is also unwanted by FC Porto, as he is not regular starter for the club and has been ousted out of the first team by the likes of Fredy Guarin and Joao Moutinho.
With the Portistas looking to acquire new targets in January, they will need all the cash they can to rebuild their team and it looks like http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fernando-c13609 is the one who is going to be axed, if a right proposal is tabled though.
During the summer, Juventus were credited with making a move for the attacker, however what quelled their interest was his hefty price-tag.
While the Dragons have opened up to the possibility of a move, they are keen to sell their asset at the highest price possible, with €30 million being the expected buyout clause.
AC Milan have also distanced themselves from the speculation, after director, Ariedo Braida revealed that the Rossoneri were not eyeing Fernando or any other player from Estadio do Dragao.
"There is no interest, nor will there be any meeting with anyone about Fernando or any other Porto player," he said.
As competition is out of the way, AS Roma will be the sole bidders and according to the player’s agent, the transfer will probably go through as the Selecao International is keen to ply his trade in the Italian Serie A.
"I know that the player wants to come http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Giovanni-c14985 Branchini was quoted as saying.
With FC Porto eager to sell him and AS http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603 on his trail, a switch for Fernando is likely to arise once the transfer window opens.
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