Santos reject Roma offer for Marcos Leonardo

Santos have reportedly rejected the opening provide from Roma for striker Marcos Leonardo, who can be needed by Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, however negotiations proceed.

In keeping with O Globo, the Brazilian facet turned down the opening proposal that’s price circa €8m.

That’s comprehensible contemplating that they had beforehand spurned a a lot greater bid from Lazio that was set at nearer to €12m.

The asking worth for the 20-year-old is €15m and so they don’t have any intention of budging for nearly half that sum, particularly as the 2 Premier League golf equipment would pay extra.

O Globo additionally keep that Roma are providing to make the primary cost solely in December, with the ultimate sum not paid off fully till December 2024.

Marcos Leonardo was the highest scorer for Santos final season with 21 objectives and he discovered the online 14 occasions in 30 appearances this time period.

Sky Sport Italia additionally verify that Santos have turned down the bid from Roma, however insist that negotiations are able to proceed and a deal might be finished at €10m plus bonuses.