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Simon Vukcevic's agent says Bolton, Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City all failed with bids for the Sporting Lisbon striker in recent weeks.
The Montenegrin has been strongly linked with a move to Bolton after impressing against then in last season's UEFA Cup.
He scored in a 1-1 draw at the Reebok Stadium and was rumoured to be a target for Bolton boss Gary Megson.
Blackburn and Manchester City have also ben linked with the player and Vukcevic's agent Zoran Stojadinovic has now confirmed that all three of the Premier League clubs have shown an interest.
However, Stojadinovic has revealed that Sporting are not looking to sell the forward as he is a key part of the club's plans.
"Bolton, Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City have wanted talks in the last few weeks, but Sporting have rejected the offers on a sporting basis," Stojadinovic told O Jogo.
"The directors have told me that Vukcevic is a key man for coach Paulo Bento.
"We do not wish for more rumours and speculation. Now, the player just wants calm to concentrate on his work and to play as much as possible for the team."


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