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Benfica reject ?12m Everton offer for Luisao
Everton have been knocked back in their efforts to replace Joleon Lescott with Benfica’s Brazilian central defender Luisao.
According to reports in the Portuguese press this morning, Everton’s bid of 12 million euros was rejected.
Luisao has a release clause in his contract believed to be worth 20 million euros and Benfica will only accept a bid that is close to this price.
Manager David Moyes is believed to have targeted Luisao as a replacement for Joleon Lescott alongside Portsmouth’s Sylvain Distin.
Everton could well return with a higher offer for the 28-year-old central defender who has previously been linked with Manchester City.
Luisao, a Brazilian international (35 caps/2 goals) has established himself as one of the best defenders in Portugal since joining from Cruzeiro during the 2003/2004 season.
Everton have been knocked back in their efforts to replace Joleon Lescott with Benfica’s Brazilian central defender Luisao.
According to reports in the Portuguese press this morning, Everton’s bid of 12 million euros was rejected.
Luisao has a release clause in his contract believed to be worth 20 million euros and Benfica will only accept a bid that is close to this price.
Manager David Moyes is believed to have targeted Luisao as a replacement for Joleon Lescott alongside Portsmouth’s Sylvain Distin.
Everton could well return with a higher offer for the 28-year-old central defender who has previously been linked with Manchester City.
Luisao, a Brazilian international (35 caps/2 goals) has established himself as one of the best defenders in Portugal since joining from Cruzeiro during the 2003/2004 season.