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Jorge Fucile is concentrating on his career at Porto amid ongoing reports of a bid from Liverpool.

Uruguayan full-back focusing on Porto amid transfer reports

Jorge Fucile insists he is concentrating on his career at Porto amid ongoing reports of a winter transfer window bid from Liverpool. Anfield manager Roy Hodgson was first linked with a £7million offer for the versatile full-back, who can play on the right or left, in the summer. Fucile has been earning excellent reviews at Porto and he also featured in five matches as Uruguay finished fourth at the 2010 World Cup finals. Speculation is suggesting Hodgson will renew his interest in the 26-year-old in January due to concerns over the reliability of Glen Johnson and Paul Konchesky. But Fucile is quoted as saying in the Portuguese media: "I am under contract at Porto and my focus is here." Porto, who have reached the knockout stages of the Europa League, are not actively looking to sell, but they admit they will not instantly dismiss an approach for Fucile. "It is not our intention to sell, but it is normal that we will study offers if they arrive," directors of the Portuguese club are credited as saying.

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