Porto head coach Sergio Conceicao has admitted that Manchester United target Alex Telles could leave the club this summer.
Alex Telles was in fine form for Porto with a penalty brace during their 3-1 win over Braga on Saturday.
The left-back continues to show how he can be influential in defense and also add something to the attacking side of things.
United are in the market for a left-back and Telles continues to be strongly linked with the Premier League side.
In fact, further rumors claim the Red Devils could submit a formal offer to Porto this week.
An exit could now be on the cards for Telles and Porto boss Conceicao says he is prepared for it if it does eventually happen.
“I don’t think about it,” Conceicao said, via Goal, when quizzed about a potential exit for the defender.
“The market is not about me,” Conceicao added. “I am not a manager, I am a coach and I have to train the players I have. Obviously I would like to count on everyone and if someone else came in, I would not be upset at all.”
Despite all the transfer talk, Conceicao praised Telles for keeping his calm and putting a strong display on the pitch.
“I must praise and emphasize Alex’s professionalism,” he added.
“It is not easy with all this news to play the game he played today.
“I know the character and personality of the players and I know that until the last day, be it tomorrow or 10 years from now, they will do their best.”
Following their opening defeat to Crystal Palace, United might now push to sign Telles now more than ever.
The 27-year-old could be up for grabs for around €25m and could prove to be a bargain buy if the Red Devils make it happen.
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