Luciano Spalletti has hinted at Bruno Alves and Aleksandr Kerzhakov’s return ahead of the Russian Premier League tie against Mordovia Saransk on Friday
Reports in Russian media suggested that Zenit St. Petersburg are closing in on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 winger-c*m-striker, Hulk, after agreeing a staggering 50 million Euros transfer fee with the Portuguese outfit.
However, Luciano Spalletti has denied the rumours, insisting that the talk holds no truth. The Italian tactician revealed that they are yet to reach an agreement with the Dragoes after registering firm interest in signing the former
Sao Paolo ace.
“http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hulk-c16436 - is a serious player who combines a number of important features: He is fast, skilful, technical strong player who could play in almost every position in the front line and could help the team. But Hulk is not our player,
so I see no reason why I should talk about it.”
“In reality, we are very attentive to the money we spend.” The Russian Cup winner was quoted as saying.
There is little arguing to the statement that Porto want to cash in on Hulk, who helped the Portuguese outfit to clinch their 26th Primeira Liga title after scoring 16 goals in 26 appearances last season.
The Portuguese outfit reportedly want a massive 50 million pounds for the 26-year old player, who has entered the last year of his contract.
The Brazilian national, who represented the Brazilian national team at Euro 2012, has also expressed his desire to leave Estádio do Dragão after becoming surplus to requirements at the Portuguese outfit.
Spalletti revealed that he is focusing on the upcoming Russian Premier League tie against Mordovia Saransk at Stadion Start (Saransk). Zenit will play the upcoming match on the back of a 2-1 defeat against Rubin Kazan at home.
Spalletti has assured the fans of an enhanced performance from his side on Friday, telling them that he is expecting http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Aleksandr-Kerzhakov-c4569 to return to the first-team squad.
However, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Aleksandar-Lukovic-c4481 ahead of the much anticipated game against the premier league newcomers.
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