Report: Barcelona Target Andre Santos After Going Nowhere With Filipe Luis

Barca are ready to shift their focus from one Brazilian left-back to another...

Jul 9, 2009 6:53:45 AM

More On :  Corinthians, FC Barcelona, Andre Santos, Filipe Luis
Andre Santos - Corinthians x São Paulo

Barcelona have been forced to turn their attention elsewhere after failing to secure the services of Filipe Luis from Deportivo La Coruna.

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After weeks of fruitless negotiations, the Blaugrana are ready to look for alternatives, and Sport has reported that they are now interested in Andre Santos.

The Corinthians left-back has become hot property in Europe after a successful Confederations Cup tournament with Brazil, with clubs such as Milan, Juventus and Roma all thought to have enquired as to his availability.

An offer of €6 million is believed to have been tabled by the lattermost, while the player himself has already declared that he would not hesitate making the jump to Europe, in particular to Serie A.

Pep Guardiola is desperate to bring in an extra left-back as a deputy for Eric Abidal following the departure of Sylvinho. The 26-year-old Santos, who has a contract with Corinthians until 2011, could be the most viable option for Barca, who have been reluctant to exceed €8m to sign Filipe from Depor.

KS Leong, Goal.com
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