Porto head Linz chase

Austrian set to stay in Portugal

Last updated: 3rd July 2008

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Porto have jumped to the front of the queue to sign Austria striker Roland Linz, skysports.com understands.

The 26-year-old forward endured a disappointing Euro 2008 with the co-hosts, but interest in him remains strong after hitting double figures in his last two league campaigns with Braga and Boavitsa.

Fulham, Middlesbrough and West Ham had all checked on the Braga man, but he now looks set to stay in Portugal with a move to one of the country's big-hitters.

A move to Porto would see the player link up with his former Boavista manager Jesualdo Ferreira.

However, it is believed Linz would still favour a move to England with agency FN Sports confirming his desire to test himself in the Premier League.

"Porto would be a great move for Roland, it is a very exciting prospect for him to work with Ferreira again, but the Premiership remains the dream move," an FN Sports spokesman told skysports.com.

"We are still talking to two clubs in England so we will see what develops."