Following links to Glasgow Rangers’ Alfredo Morelos, FC Porto have signed Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi from fellow Portuguese club Rio Ave.
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The Dragoes, who will compete in the Champions League this season, have reportedly splashed out €4.5m (£4m) on the 28-year-old, who scored 21 goals in all competitions last term for his previous club. Having also scored 15 goals in 38 matches for his country, Porto appear to have got themselves a bargain considering Taremi is currently valued at £9m by Transfermarkt.
This deal, though, could have a negative effect on any deal for Morelos. Porto are currently loaded in attack – in terms of pure strikers, they have Vincent Aboubakar, Fabio Silva, Ze Luis, Tiquinho Soares and Moussa Marega along with Taremi. Whilst Marega has been linked with a move away from the Portuguese side, that would still leave Porto with five other forwards – surely there is no need for Morelos.
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Not only that, the transfer fee could be an issue. The Colombia international may be valued at £13.5m by Transfermarkt, but the Gers are reportedly looking for £20m for his services – that would be the highest fee Porto have ever paid for a player.
As such, it looks as though the Ibrox outfit will need to find another buyer for Morelos, and it is a situation Steven Gerrard needs resolving as soon as possible. The last thing he wants is the 24-year-old to become a full-blown distraction at the club.
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