[Pat Murphy]

Racing In No Hurry To Sell Zigic

Racing Santander have stated that they are prepared to listen to offers for Nikola Zigic, but have no need to sell the highly-rated striker.

Manchester City and Valencia ahve both registered their interest in the lofty goalscorer and the Cantabrian outfit understand his desire to progress in his career.

While Zigic continues to recover from a knock, Racing president, Francisco Pernía, has said that if no concrete bids are received then the player will stay put.

"There is no necessity to sell, but there is a chance," Pernía explained.

"Niko wants to step up and the club wants what is best for him.

"If we reach an agreement with another club then Niko will leave the team because of the accord.

"At the moment, however, he is a Racing player and, if nothing happens then he will continuing to play here next season."

Reflecting on Racing's slow rebuilding programme this summer, the Racing supremo has asked fans to remain patient.

Only Aldo Duscher, Jorge López and Jordi López have arrived to bolster the club's squad, but Pernía says that more will arrive in good time.

"There should be any haste, because we want good players at a fair price," he concluded.

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