FC Porto eyeing Fenerbahce's Mamadou Niang as a replacement for Radamel Falcao – Report
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Radamel-Falcao-c30276, who is believed to be on the verge of a move to Spanish side, Atletico Madrid.
The Portistas have been hit by rumours of a possible transfer of their prized asset, Falcao, throughout the summer but no club has lodged an official bid for the Colombian.
However, that is expected to change with Atletico Madrid allegedly close to securing the signature of the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/River-Plate-c40368 in a deal worth €35 million. Los Colchoneros were expected to miss out on their marquee signing due to the high price tag but in
a turn of events, the Spanish side have agreed to add the services of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Eduardo-Salvio-c12079 plus cash in their proposal for Falcao.
With the 25-year-old unlikely to be donning the Dragao colours next season, Porto are now eyeing Senegalese forward Mamadou Niang from Fenerbahce to lead the attack in his absence.
Niang, 31, is currently plying his trade in the Turkish Super Liga after a successful 5-year spell with Marseille. The veteran attacker consistently shined during his stint in the French league but due to his advancing years, chose to sign for the Sari Kanaryalar
in 2010.
Scoring 15 goals in only 29 appearances for the Istanbul outfit, the former Metz man has proved that despite his age he can still be of some value to his side.
While Niang would prefer a move to Estadio do Dragao if a proposal came in, other clubs are also on the hunt for the experienced front man. Al Ain of the UAE Pro League are considered the major contenders in the race to sign the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Senegal-c3001 International.
Offering a mouth watering €300,000 salary, the Middle Eastern club would be a more financially lucrative destination for for the winger but it remains to be seen whether he chooses them or the prospect of playing for Porto, who won a quadruple last season.
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