Red Devils Launch Bosingwa Bid
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Manchester United are preparing a summer swoop for Porto right-back Jose Bosingwa, according to reports.
The Sun claim that Sir Alex Ferguson has lodged a ₤15.8 million bid for the Portugal international, who has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford.
However, it is understood that Porto have rebuffed United’s offer and are demanding a princely ₤22 million for the Zaire-born defender.
But reports indicate that the Red Devils have agreed terms with the player and his agent, settling on a ₤55k-per-week deal.
The 25-year-old has risen to prominence since Paulo Ferreira’s departure for Chelsea in 2004, and has recently overtaken Luis Miguel as Portugal’s favoured right-back.
Filling the right-back slot is a priority at Old Trafford, given Gary Neville’s age and injury problems, and Bosingwa could be the ideal solution due to the similarity between his playing style and that of United left-back Patrice Evra.
United have also been linked with a move for Sevilla wingback Dani Alves, although the Rojiblancos seem intent on pricing the Brazilian out of the market. -
should buy micah richards...
man city in turmoil now... -
Originally posted by hyuuga neji:
should buy micah richards...
man city in turmoil now...siao la, City is in turmoils but not beggars that they will take their bitter rivals' money.
I think Thaksin is not that dumb lor.
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₤20 million... thaksin sure to sell...
esp if micah richards boycott his thailand tour... :p -
Bosingwa agent denies United deal
Jose Bosingwa's agent has dismissed rumours the Porto right-back has agreed terms over a summer switch to Manchester United.
The 25-year-old Portugal international has been linked with a move to Old Trafford in the English press, but Rui Neno insists nothing has been agreed.
"There is not any sort of agreement with Manchester United," he said.
Neno claims no club has yet matched Porto's valuation of the player but reckons Bosingwa could be interested in a move.
"If any club bid the 30 million euros set by the club, I believe there might be agreement," he said.
"In Bosingwa's contract there is not any buyout clause preventing him from negotiating."
Bosingwa is seen in some quarters as a possible long-term successor to Gary Neville, who has endured an injury-plagued campaign.
But the Red Devils would have competition if they were planning to make a bid, according to Neno.
"What has happened is that clubs from, Spain, Italy, England and recently Germany have shown interest in the player," added Neno.
"Given his style of play, I really think that he would adapt easily to the Premier League, despite the fact some other European clubs have shown their interest."
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what liao... until he signs on the dotted line lor