When we talk about Wolverhampton Wanderers and João Palhinha, it’s impossible not to mention the reports which said the transfer was nearly happening.
It’s been claimed on Portuguese TV that the Premier League side were close on finding a deal with Sporting for midfielder, but then the rumour went silent.
Recent stories have been saying that Palhinha may be actually closer on a move to CKSA Moscow, and Portuguese newspapers have an update on the situation today.
Record writes that the Russian side’s bid was of €10m up front plus €2m in bonuses.
That wasn’t good enough to convince Sporting and neither the player, since he wants a more attractive league.
Record writes that Wolves continue to be a ‘solution’, and that’s where they end their story.
It sounds like the Premier League would be a great destination for Palhinha, but the Molineux side are still to bid for him.
O Jogo has a little to say about the midfielder today as well, and that’s very similar to Record’s report, with it claimed that CSKA’s final bid for him could be made today.
Regarding Wolves, they say the club ‘promised’ to offer €15m, which is the price demanded by Sporting.
Problem is that a ‘concrete offer’ was never made by the English club, and that makes Palhinha closer to Russia.
