No offers for Costa

11 February 2009 12:57
Douglas Costa is yet to open talks with any of his European suitors, his agent has insisted.[LNB] The Gremio midfielder has been tracked by a host of Europe's elite, including Manchester United, who were strongly linked with a move for the 18-year-old last summer.[LNB]Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are also chasing the youngster, nicknamed The Black Pearl.[LNB]Douglas is yet to become a regular in the Gremio first-team, but that has not stopped him being chased by most of the world's elite.[LNB]No deal"We know that many people from various European clubs have come to Brazil to see Douglas," his agent Cesar Bottega told Calciomercato.[LNB]"Some have seen him play for the Under 20 national side and since then we have been unable to declare our public appreciation.[LNB]"He showed many qualities and it is normal people will like him.[LNB]"But we have not talked to any teams, we know clubs are following him but there is nothing official. [LNB]"Nobody has done anything, the big clubs are very careful. They know who to watch - but there is nothing."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports