The father of Sporting CP star Joao Mario has revealed an offer from Liverpool.
Joao Mario Snr admits his son is attracting major interest from abroad.
"I was told that the club has declined two offers. One from Internazionale of 35 million euros plus ten million variables and Liverpool for forty million. But the deals do not go through me but through Kia Joorabchian and the president of Sporting," João Mário Eduardo told DN.
"It's my job to look after his interests, such as the role of the president of Sporting is to represent the interests of the club."
Joao Mario is tied to Sporting until 2020, with his buyout clause set at €60 million.