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Tuchel ‘insulted’ Porto boss Sergio Conceicao after Champions League clash

Tuchel ‘insulted’ Porto boss Sergio Conceicao after Champions League clash

UEFA
Porto manager Sergio Conceicao claims to have been insulted by Thomas Tuchel during the Champions League quarter-final tie on Tuesday, following heated scenes after the full-time whistle. The Portuguese giants beat Chelsea 1-0 on Tuesday but it was not enough to take them to the next stage of the competition, losing 2-1 on aggregate. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, players and management from both teams clashed after the game, and while it seemed like a typical bout of handbags, tempers flared. Especially so on the Porto side, with Conceicao claiming he felt insulted by Chelsea manager Tuchel, although he didn’t really go into detail as to why. ‘I was insulted by this gentleman who was next door (Thomas Tuchel),’ said Conceicao after the game,...
Man Utd make opening bid for Porto star Alex Telles

Man Utd make opening bid for Porto star Alex Telles

Premier League, Transfer Info
Manchester United have submitted an opening £12million bid for Porto full-back Alex Telles. The 27-year-old is valued at £18m by the Portuguese side but he has less than one year left on his contract and United hope to sign him for less than Porto’s asking price. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Telles is reported to have already agreed personal terms with the Red devils over a four-year deal at Old Trafford, where he’d earn a salary of around £70,000-per-week. After talks with the Brazilian’s representatives last week, the Guardian claim that United have now firmed up their interest in the defender by making a £12m bid. Though Porto had hoped for more, the club are minded to accept the offer as they’re keen to recoup some of their losses due to the cor...
Alex Telles intervenes in negotiations to force through a move to Man Utd

Alex Telles intervenes in negotiations to force through a move to Man Utd

Premier League
Porto defender Alex Telles has urged his club to lower their £18.3m asking price in order for him to get his wish of signing for Manchester United this summer. The 27-year-old full-back is believed to have already agreed personal terms over a transfer to Old Trafford but the Red devils have had difficulty in agreeing a fee with Porto. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portuguese club value Telles at £18.3m but United feel that he is worth around £12m and talks have hit a stalemate in recent days with both sides unwilling to compromise. But, Telles is conscious that this may be his only chance to get a move to United and the Guardian claim he has already intervened in a bid to force a move to the Theatre of Dreams. The full-back has only one year le...
Porto reduce asking price for Man Utd to finally sign Alex Telles

Porto reduce asking price for Man Utd to finally sign Alex Telles

Premier League, Transfer Info
Manchester United have been given the opportunity to sign Alex Telles for €20 million (£18.5m) after Porto reduced their asking price for the defender, according to reports. United made the signing of Jadon Sancho their priority for the rest of the summer transfer window but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also wants to add a new left-back to his squad. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils have been in talks to sign Sergio Reguilon from Real Madrid, but talks hit a stumbling block earlier this week as the Spanish giants demanded a buy-back clause in the deal. Meanwhile, Porto are willing to sell Alex Telles and reports in Portugal have claimed that the player's representatives have already travelled to England for discussions with Solskjaer's side. Po...
Jesus Corona’s agent confirms transfer talks with Chelsea

Jesus Corona’s agent confirms transfer talks with Chelsea

Transfer Info, Premier League
Chelsea have expressed interest in signing Porto’s Jesus Corona, says the Mexican’s agent, but it remains to be seen whether the winger with a £27m release clause is “plan A, B or C”. The Blues are already making plans for the next transfer window. Several targets are said to have been identified by the manager Frank Lampard as he seeks to further improve his team at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Among those on his recruitment radar is Porto player Corona. The 27-year-old could prove to be a useful option for Chelsea, as he is capable of playing at right-back or on the flanks as a winger. The Blues are not the only team being linked with a transfer move to lure Corona away from Portugal, but his agent concedes they are in the mix. ...
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