McClaren cools Coelho talk

Manager and chairman deny Twente's interest in Brazilian

Last Updated: January 18, 2012 2:17pm

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Jaja Coelho: Not keen on a Dutch move, according to McClaren

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FC Twente manager Steve McClaren has played down speculation linking the club with a move for Brazilian striker Jaja Coelho.

The Al-Ahli frontman's management company, Pro Sport Management, revealed earlier this week Coelho was in talks with the Eredivisie side over a potential deal.

However, new Twente boss McClaren says the 25-year-old is not keen on a Dutch move, with clubs in Russia, Ukraine and Turkey also thought to be interested.

He told TC Tubantia: "Jaja's initial feeling is not with Twente."

Twente chairman Joop Munsterman echoed the manager by telling Voetbal Primeur a deal for the former Feyenoord man is unlikely to materialise.