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It was reported back in January that Everton had had a bid in the region of £13 million rejected for the 27 year old. The Spanish side (to which Negredo is contracted until 2016) have mounting debts to pay off which has restricted their ability to add new faces. Instead, they have come under increasing pressure to part company with some of their players - despite the President of Sevilla, Del Nido, insisting that the club have "no obligation to sell any player". However, since the January transfer window closed, Negredo has attracted attention from fellow Spanish side Atletico Madrid amidst the news that their key player (Falcao) has switched a life in the capital of Spain for one in France. Borussia Dortmund are also rumoured to be interested.
But I'd like to draw you back to the price offered in January for his services - around £13 million. To me this seems a little much for a striker nearing his 30's, regardless of the fact he has netted over 100 times in Spain during his career. If Martinez is enrolled, then it's very possible that this move could occur - his first signing for Wigan was fellow countryman Jordi Gomez. We should have AT LEAST £13 million available in the summer for transfers - not to mention the end of season positional bonus money and potentially a wad of cash from a Fellaini transfer. What is for certain, is that we need to spend whatever money there is available on improving the team as best as possible - and let's hope the new manager knows what he's doing. One weakness which has proven so frustrating to watch at times last season, was the role of a genuine goalscorer - a chance-taker. Jelavic had it, but is now a mere shadow of his former self and Anichebe is a work in progress - so maybe Alvaro Negredo is our answer..?
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