Porto president Pinto Da Costa discussed Mehdi Taremi’s expiring contract, the proposals he’s received and Milan’s ‘ridiculous offers’ in the summer.
The Rossoneri looked around for a new number nine in the summer transfer market and began targeting the 31-year-old Iranian striker late in the window.
They held a number of meetings with their Portuguese counterparts and ultimately offered a deal worth €18m total, which was accepted by Porto, but then they hit a snag in contract talks with the striker.
Speaking to SIC via Calciomercato.com, Da Costa discussed Taremi’s future and the offers he’s already received as his contract with Porto draws closer to expiring.
“We have to be realistic. Taremi has offers that he hasn’t accepted yet, to earn €10m a year. Gentlemen, give me €10m for Taremi and another €10m for the tax authorities and I will renew his contract.
“Yes, Milan tried in the summer with ridiculous offers that weren’t even worth talking about. They were not even close to the value of the clause.”
Taremi is expected to leave Porto on a free transfer next summer and Inter are seriously interested in signing the striker. Sporting director Piero Ausilio is in close contact with his entourage, trying to set up a deal.
This season, the 31-year-old has scored three goals and provided three assists across 16 games in all competitions.