Porto's Super Eagles star reacts to Crystal Palace, Brighton, Fulham links; release clause revealed
Published: July 21, 2022
Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi has played down speculation in the media linking him with a transfer to the English Premier League.
The Nigeria international is reportedly a subject of interest to Brighton & Hove, Fulham and Crystal Palace this summer.
The Seagulls are expected to delve into the transfer market before the window closes as they might lose Marc Cucurella to Manchester City.
Crystal Palace are looking for an ideal signing to provide cover for young left-back Tyrick Mitchell, while Fulham need a reinforcement at left-back following their promotion to the Premier League.
Sanusi has three years left on his contract with Porto and it is confirmed that he has a release clause of fifty million euros (approximately N21.2 billion) included in his deal.
When asked to confirm reports of Brighton, Fulham, Crystal Palace's interest in his services, Sanusi told allnigeriasoccer.com on Thursday : "I saw the reports in the newspaper and I am not thinking about it. They have not told me anything about the interest from these clubs.
"For now, I am staying in Porto, but I don't know yet if I'll move because the transfer window has not closed. Maybe I will stay. The interested clubs are not in contact with me.
"I am thinking about Porto not about any other club. I respect my team and my agent so I am waiting for them to tell me about the clubs that are interested."
Since landing at Porto from CD Santa Clara in the summer of 2020, Sanusi has scored five goals in 80 appearances in all competitions.
The Super Eagles defender became a darling to the Porto fans after his injury time game-winning strike against Benfica handed the Dragons their 30th league title in May.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
- 'Apart from the red card against AC Milan' - Super Eagles star Onyedika proud to play in Champions League
- 'There will be competition' - Rangers boss fires warning to misfiring striker Cyriel Dessers
- Fifa Puskas award: Onuachu nominated for spectacular backheel goal against Konyaspor
- Man Utd icon picks Okocha over Neymar as most skilful player while building his perfect footballer
- The Best Fifa Men's 11: Lookman, Troost-Ekong nominated alongside Messi, Ronaldo, Arsenal CBs
- 'Really good news' - Southampton coach provides fresh update on Onuachu's injury
- Barcelona, Man Utd, Tottenham, Leicester scouts watch Eintracht's Nigerian RB score own goal in UEL
- UEL: Osimhen scores strange goal, livid to see winner disallowed as Galatasaray held by AZ Alkmaar
- 'I am convinced' - Benin coach Rohr insists Osimhen would not have scored if Afconq was played in Cotonou
- 'We love him' - Nottingham Forest boss provides update on Ola Aina's contract situation
Football News 24/7
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football
- Jun88