European giants Real Madrid and Liverpool have both been linked with a move for Cruzeiro striker Marcelo Moreno in a report in the Brazilian press.
Moreno, 20, has enjoyed an excellent start to 2008, scoring ten goals in fourteen games and has impressed onlookers with his performances in Cruzeiro's splendid Copa Libertadores displays as well as in their games at Brazilian state level in the Mineiro.
His form has attracted the attention of two of Europe's biggest clubs in Real Madrid and Liverpool, with both said to be ready to make a move in the coming weeks in order to tie up the Bolivian international's signature in time for next season.
The striker took a professional approach when asked about the rumoured interest after training on Wednesday and dismissed any knowledge of their interest.
"I do not know anything about this and if I was to leave Brazil it would have to be a deal that is good for me and for Cruzeiro. My only concern is to continue working hard," he told Placar.
Cruzeiro coach AdÃlson Batista believes that the speculation surrounding Moreno's future is to be expected considering his current form, but confirmed that the club are yet to receive a concrete approach for the front man.
"I have also heard of other clubs interested in the player, but for the time being nothing is concrete," he affirmed.
"He looks like being an excellent player. Cruzeiro is a shop window, a great school that is currently having a good moment and this type of speculation is normal."
As is often the case in Brazil - and most of South America for that matter - Moreno's economic rights are not solely owned by the club, with a group of entrepreneurs holding 50%, Cruzeiro 40% and the player himself 10%. This could complicate negotiations, with the separate parties likely to be looking for differing outcomes depending on their own priorities.
Moreno, 20, has enjoyed an excellent start to 2008, scoring ten goals in fourteen games and has impressed onlookers with his performances in Cruzeiro's splendid Copa Libertadores displays as well as in their games at Brazilian state level in the Mineiro.
His form has attracted the attention of two of Europe's biggest clubs in Real Madrid and Liverpool, with both said to be ready to make a move in the coming weeks in order to tie up the Bolivian international's signature in time for next season.
The striker took a professional approach when asked about the rumoured interest after training on Wednesday and dismissed any knowledge of their interest.
"I do not know anything about this and if I was to leave Brazil it would have to be a deal that is good for me and for Cruzeiro. My only concern is to continue working hard," he told Placar.
Cruzeiro coach AdÃlson Batista believes that the speculation surrounding Moreno's future is to be expected considering his current form, but confirmed that the club are yet to receive a concrete approach for the front man.
"I have also heard of other clubs interested in the player, but for the time being nothing is concrete," he affirmed.
"He looks like being an excellent player. Cruzeiro is a shop window, a great school that is currently having a good moment and this type of speculation is normal."
As is often the case in Brazil - and most of South America for that matter - Moreno's economic rights are not solely owned by the club, with a group of entrepreneurs holding 50%, Cruzeiro 40% and the player himself 10%. This could complicate negotiations, with the separate parties likely to be looking for differing outcomes depending on their own priorities.
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