19 Apr 2014 21:35:12
Can't understand all the talk in the papers about us being interested in Jackson Martinez? I'm a fan, he's a good player but we don't need him unless RvP is going to be sold which I can't see happening. Ed can you please confirm any interest or is it rubbish?
{Ed002's Note - Porto are prepared to cash in on Jackson Martinez with varying degrees of interest from Inter, Arsenal, Napoli, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester City, Spurs, Galatasaray, Juventus and Barcelona in recent months. However, whilst Porto will seek his full release clause of 40M euro but would likely need to settle for less (€36M for want of a number). Two bids from Juventus were turned down and Milan baulked at the asking price. This has left Napoli who have spoken with Porto and the player and have "broadly" struck a deal twice - but have struggling to get the detail finalised - and perhaps Spurs who would need to match the Napoli deal. Arsenal is a possibility but the price will not be attractive. Whilst certain parties at Chelsea would like to make a move for the player, someone very influential remains unconvinced. Inter will look to a "creative" financial solution.}
Ed, did you really just quote a number? Unheard of but appreciated! Interesting to have an genuine comment on that sort of thing
Blimey so there is a lot of interest in him then, not surprising I guess! None from MU though, thanks ed002 great stuff!
{Ed002's Note - None that I am aware of.}
{Ed004's Note - I think Garay is enough with Keane promoted. If needs be go for a cb in January like Chelsea did with Zouma}