Porto president Pinto da Costa insists
Bruno Alves is not for sale amid increased speculation linking him
with a move to either Chelsea or Barcelona.
The accomplished centre-half is known to have admirers across
Europe, with interest thought to have been lodged from both England
and Spain.
Alves,
27, conceded earlier this month he was tempted by the
possibility of a move to Stamford Bridge, while his father, who
acts as his agent, has been vocal in his exclamations of an
impending exit.
However, following talks with the player in the past few days,
da Costa, has arrived at the conclusion Alves is to remain in
Portugal.
Rejecting talk that he has received offers for Alves, the Porto
supremo is eager to silence any conjecture with regards a sale.
"Bruno Alves is not for sale and the objective is for him to
continue as part of our squad," he told Portuguese press.
"The club has not received any offers for this player."
It is expected Porto will renegotiate the terms of Alves'
existing deal in a bid to fend off foreign interest.
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