Source: SKY_Sports
Moutinho admits English interest
Sporting midfielder Joao Moutinho confesses he would find it difficult to reject a move to England, possibly alerting Everton to a summer bid.[LNB] The Toffees are understood to hold a long-term interest in the Portugal international, with Sporting claiming last July that an £11.8million offer was rejected.[LNB]Moutinho is under contract at Estadio Jose Alvalade until 2013 which means that any suitors would be forced to pay top price if they are to tempt Sporting to sell.[LNB]But the 22-year-old has indicated that his club could be fighting a losing battle if a Premier League club makes an approach.[LNB]He told Portuguese media: "If I receive a good offer from England it will be difficult to reject."[LNB]West Ham and Newcastle have also been credited with a curiosity in Moutinho in the past and are understood to have scouted the youngster.[LNB]
