Toon Bid For Sporting Lisbon Midfielder Snubbed!

Last Updated : 03-Feb-2009 by
Sky Sports: "The 22-year-old Veloso, who is struggling to make an impact at Sporting this season, expressed an interest in playing abroad during the transfer window.

"Veloso missed training on Monday, fuelling speculation that he would be leaving Sporting, but the club have made it clear they want him to stay.

"Sporting snubbed an offer from Bolton reported to be worth 12million euros (£10.8 million) while the Magpies also tabled a bid, according to Barbosa."