Eto'o could stay at Barca

Agent says striker has yet to be convinced by offers

By Nadia Carminati   Last updated: 21st July 2008

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Eto'o: May stay at Barca

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Samuel Eto'o's agent says the striker could stay at Barcelona, if no suitable offers are received.

New Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has stated that he would not stop Eto'o leaving Camp Nou before the close of the transfer window.

Premier League duo Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with the Cameroon international, along with Italian champions Inter Milan.

But the player's representative Jose Maria Mesalles is not discounting the possibility of Eto'o still being at Barcelona next season.

Not convinced

"One can not rule out Eto'o remaining in Barcelona next season," Mesalles told Sport. "If there are no bids, he will stay.

"We have offers, but they do not convince us for various reasons."

Eto'o has travelled with his Barcelona team-mates to Scotland for a pre-season tour, but has reportedly claimed he has received three offers.

He told Corriere dello Sport: "I have a few important offers. Which ones? Chelsea, Tottenham and Inter."

Spurs assistant manager Gus Poyet has previously said the club are not interested in signing Eto'o, while Inter coach Jose Mourinho's priority is to bring in a midfielder, rather than to bolster his attack.