Sporting: Star duo not for sale

Sporting Lisbon have warned the Premier League suitors of Joao Moutinho or Miguel Veloso that they have no intention of selling the pair.

Moutinho: Strongly linked with Toffees
Moutinho: Strongly linked with Toffees

The Portuguese outfit have seen both men strongly linked with summer moves away from Estadio Jose Alvalade, but have made it clear that neither is for sale.

Reports had suggested that Everton were closing in on a deal for playmaker Moutinho, while Manchester United have been long-term admirers of holding midfielder Veloso.

However, the Premier League duo have been made aware that they would be wasting their time should they decide to make a move for the Portugal internationals.

"The squad is closed for this season and we have received no offers for Joao Moutinho or Miguel Veloso," Sporting president Soares Franco told radio station RTP.

"The two players are in our squad and we have no need to sell as we are financially secure.

"We have secured European football again for next year so have benefited from that.

"The squad we have at the moment is preparing to mount a title bid next season."

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dilandinho (Liverpool fan)

"my guess is that they'll both be playing in man utd in a few years"

cj2006 (Everton fan)

"surprise surprise we are linked with players that are going nowhere no matter how much we offer. same old everton. "

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