Fernando

[BlueDejong]

According to transfermarkt (Seems pretty reliable), then he signed a new three year deal.

Not reliable. Just bullshit site.

 

[El Mago]

I think we can sign better players in the summer if we eventually have to pay for him. Good to see us playing some hardball, though I din't really work out much but does send a signal to other teams who have held us ransom to certain fees for players.

we played similar hardball with eden hazard and his agent, oops

Hazard is one of a kind player who is worth a lot, Fernando is NOT.

 

[Hungarian blue]

Some reports are suggesting that Porto are 'forcing' Fernando to sign a new contract, otherwise they are not gonna play him. And because he has a chance to go to the WC with Portugal (or Brazil), he know that he needs to play at this stage of his career.

Then, in the summer, Porto are prepared to let him go but only for an adequate price (30m euros or so).

 

[BigOscar]

Some reports are suggesting that Porto are 'forcing' Fernando to sign a new contract, otherwise they are not gonna play him. And because he has a chance to go to the WC with Portugal (or Brazil), he know that he needs to play at this stage of his career.

Then, in the summer, Porto are prepared to let him go but only for an adequate price (30m euros or so).

He'll go for a lot less than that, that's the release clause but before all the speculation with us he was supposed to be signing a new deal with the understanding that he could leave in the summer for £10-15m (of which him and his agent will get a decent slice)

 

[BlueAnorak]

Nothing official yet, but it's the equivalent of the MEN & Stuart Brennan saying a player will sign.

 

[BlueDejong]

http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=459574&rss=1

"Fernando will play in the Premier League next season '- Antonio Araujo

The businessman Fernando assured that the midfielder, who recently renewed by FC Porto until 2017, the next season will play in the Premier League and Manchester City will be at the forefront for hire.

"God willing, and will want, Fernando will play in the Premier League next season. God willing, "said António Araújo, told RTP.

The businessman also revealed what could be the destination: 'The Manchester City was the strongest candidate of all. But he was not alone in the race for the Fernando hiring. He was a strong candidate and is a great club. "

Antonio Araujo acknowledged that the Brazilian midfielder could have left at the end of last season: '. Fernando had at his mercy a very good contract of Monaco, but FC Porto found that the proposal was not received in accordance with what he intended'

Andy Brassell ‏@andybrassell 2m
Porto midfielder Fernando IS coming to the Premier League, his agent tells RTP, despite signing new deal to 2017 last week (via @abolapt)

 

[FredTilson]

Considering Fernandinho's call up, Fernando will surely know that playing for a more famous club greatly increases your chances of a call up. It is very plausible the contract has a lower buy out for us. If not, then we'll simply move on to other targets. He is definitely not worth paying 10-15m+ for.

 

[Proelia]

Considering Fernandinho's call up, Fernando will surely know that playing for a more famous club greatly increases your chances of a call up. It is very plausible the contract has a lower buy out for us. If not, then we'll simply move on to other targets. He is definitely not worth paying 10-15m+ for.

I wouldnt say were more famous then porto

 

[FredTilson]

Ok then, playing in a more competitive league. Their only two remotely interesting matches in an year are Benfica and Sporting.

 

[nowantads]

All of it smells like bad business. I hope city buys someone better in the summer.