http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javier-Saviola-c18090 unlikely to leave Benfica in the January transfer window – Liga Sagres News
Javier Saviola is unlikely to leave Benfica in the January transfer window, according to reports. The Reds striker was thought to be on the verge of an exit from the club but due to his recent goalscoring exploits, he will remain under the tutelage of Jorge
Jesus for at least one more season.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841 International, Saviola, was linked with a move to a host of European and Middle Eastern sides this summer but a transfer failed to materialize for the forward.
Queens Park Rangers were thought to be amongst the clubs vying for the signature of the former Real Madrid man but despite boasting the necessary financial muscle to lure him, the London outfit did not pursue their interest.
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Al Jazira, another side competing in the championship, allegedly made an offer to Saviola during the off season but the attacker did not agree to the switch and instead stuck with Benfica.
The Argentine proved his worth to the Lisbon giants on the weekend, as he netted a brace in the 4-1 thrashing of Pacos de Ferreira. While he has retained some of his skills, it was thought that due to limited opportunities at the helm, he might seek greener
pastures elsewhere in January.
However, given his importance to Jorge Jesus and his own desire to stay at Estadio da Luz, it looks like Saviola might stay at the Portuguese side a bit longer.
Although nothing has been revealed by Benfica or the player himself, it is rumoured that the club hierarchy will not let him exit in January, though, they might soften up their stance in the summer.
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