Premier League clubs, mainly Stoke City and Crystal Palace, may be having a hard time finding a deal for the signing of Bruno Martins Indi from Porto. But it doesn’t necessarily mean the Portuguese side are not keen on selling the defender.
Newspaper Record has a story today covering all the players who left the Northern club this summer, and more sales could mean a profit of over €100m.
They claim that with Felipe and Marcano playing in defence, it’s unlikely Martins Indi could compete for a starting spot there. Which in other words, means that he’s a bench player who could still make some good money for the club.
Despite the reports from England saying Crystal Palace had a deal in place for the defender, things have gone a bit cold since last week. The London side and Stoke City often get a mention in the Portuguese papers, but Porto have been holding out for a good deal.
Stoke and Crystal Palace have both signed defenders this week, which could mean their desire for Martins Indi has gone.
