21 Jun 2013 22:24:32
Daily fail online reports that Corinthians have excepted our £17mill offer for paulinho! let's hope it's true and personal terms can be agreed.

1.) 22 Jun 2013
A great signing but I think Bernard is the one we really need, he has the ability to create havoc and open up defences creating chances against defensive teams. Get Soldado or Villa and we will be title contenders.

2.) 22 Jun 2013
Reports today that Bernard has been talking to Hulk about Porto, its a bit of a none story but he talks of his admiration for them, Ed's do we have serious interest in Bernard? {Ed002's Note - Atletico Mineiro's Bernard rejected opportunities to join Zenit and a Qatar side last summer but there is a lingering thought that he may still move on. Inter went as far offering part ownership of others in exchange for part ownership of Bernard last summer, but again that was refused. However, AC Milan, Spartak Moscow, Terek Grozny and Shakhtar Donetsk have recently approached Atletico Mineiro and whilst a 12M euro offer from Terek was rejected, it looks like a deal could be still be done and perhaps AC Milan will put together a package including a player as part of the deal. Dortmund spoke with Atletico Mineiro about the player but have seemingly dropped their interest deciding the asking price was too high. Whilst he is certainly attracting interest from several sides and a very good offer could tempt them to sell, I suspect Atletico Mineiro and Bernard would prefer to hold off on any move for, say, another year. Chelsea, Manchester City and Roma have been keeping a close eye on his progress, but all seem reluctant to make any move. He was one of the South American players that Liverpool were scouting earlier in 2012, but that was pre-Rodgers and I doubt there is any chance of a move to Anfield. This leaves Benfica and Porto who are the clubs who would look to a deal probably based on part ownership or a significant part of his fee being paid in the future, and Spurs who have had a bid turned down. Whether Spurs pursue their interest remains to be seen.

3.) 22 Jun 2013
Reports in Portugal that Porto are trying to tie up his signature in the next couple of days. 3rd parties involved so a move to prem not likely.

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