Tottenham warned over 'big-money' Leandro Damião pursuit
By Christopher Atkins 2012-08-10 22:30:00
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Internacional president Giovanni Luigi has warned Tottenham Hotspur that they may need to shell out big money if they want to sign Leandro Damião.
Damião, 22, has been a reported target for Spurs for some time and, in recent days, reports have indicated that informal discussions have taken place over a transfer.
With Tottenham currently desperate for a new striker ahead of the 2012-13 season it was thought a deal could be made, but Luigi has warned he will not come cheap.
"I think it's very hard for the transfer to happen unless Tottenham pay the €60million (£47m) buyout fee that is included in his contract," Luigi told O Jogo.
"Leandro Damiao has four more years on his contract. He is a very well paid player and has nothing to complain about. And we don't need to sell. We are a rich club with an enviable structure."
Talking to Lancenet!, vice-president Luciano Davi was less up-front than his senior, but insisted no offers have arrived.
Davi added: "Right now Leandro Damiao is the only player that worries us but we have received no official offers for him."
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