No bids made for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ricky-van-Wolfswinkel-c31131, says Carlos Freitas
Sporting Lisbon manager http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carlos-c8346 Freitas claims that no one has made any offers for Ricky van Wolfswinkel.
The striker has been one of the most prolific players in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Elias-c12267, he has consistently featured on the Sporting score-sheet throughout the campaign.
Netting 14 times in only 21 appearances for the Lisbon outfit, he has attracted the attention of several European clubs, who have been looking to acquire his signature in order to bolster their ranks.
English Premier League giants, Manchester United, are amongst the suitors on his trail and given the current crisis at Old Trafford, a January move for Ricky van Wolfswinkel could prove to be the ideal tonic, Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson has been looking for.
Alongside the Red Devils, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vitesse-c40905 man.
Andre Villas-Boas’ Blues are also in dire need of some quality up-front and Van Wolfswinkel possesses it in bucket loads. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nicolas-Anelka-c27786 out of Stamford Bridge, leaving few options in London.
The 22-year-old forward could do well under the Portuguese tactician and help the club secure a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. While http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863 may not be the richest team keeping tabs on the player, they also require a top notch front-man,
as they have not been the same force since the departure of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Villa-c10629.
However despite all the interest, all the teams have been ruled out for a January switch, as Carlos Freitas claims that Sporting have not received any official offers for their coveted asset.
Speaking to reporters, the official said that he did not know anything of potential transfer and all the rumours were being generated by the player’s agent.
"That is a subject which does not deserve any comment from me. That is just the opinion of mister Louis Larios [the agent]. Sporting are safeguarded by a contract [valid until 2017] and a release clause [of €22m].”
He also added that no club had lodged their interest with the Sportinguistas and that the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753 International was crucial part of Domingos Paciência’s plans at Estadio Jose Alvalade.
"There has been no approach for the player. He is satisfied, he is part of our plans and we count on him,” Carlos Freitas was quoted as saying.
While Carlos Freitas claims that Ricky van Wolfswinkel will not be leaving Lisbon anytime soon due to his contract. Interested clubs such as Manchester United can easily shell out the amount required to trigger his buyout clause and land his services albeit
if they make official contact with the Portuguese outfit.
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