Published: 3 September, 2008, 08:19
Edited: 3 September, 2008, 08:19
Another Russian-based Brazilian footballer is thought to be on his way to the English Premier League. According to Russian media reports, CSKA Moscow striker Vagner Love is the latest samba boy to agree terms with an Eng
On Tuesday several English sports newspapers stated he'll move to Everton.
They said that $US 21 million was the agreed sum.
The 24-year-old Brazilian international won’t join up with new teammates until January, they add, as the next transfer window doesn’t open until then. The striker will play for CSKA till the end of the Russian football season and in the UEFA Cup’s autumn stage.
Vagner’s compatriot and former teammate Jo moved to Manchester City in the summer.
Meanwhile, CSKA’s press service has denied the claims.
The Moscow club says they have some more attractive offers to present to the player. Besides which, they say, Vagner, who is the leading scorer in the Russian league with 8 goals, is satisfied with his current position in CSKA and doesn’t want to leave the team.