West Ham target Marcao has spoken about his future after recent links with a move away from Galatasaray.
According to a recent report on Turkish Football, the Hammers have been scouting the Brazilian centre-back.
However, in a recent interview with Fotomac, the defender revealed his desire to stay with the Turkish Super Lig club.
I am very happy at Galatasaray. Currently, the only thought is to win our remaining games and become champions.
I have learned a lot from Fatih Terim, he has been teaching me to help my development. Galatasaray is my home and I have no intention of leaving unless they send me.
As stated in the report, the 23-year-old has also been monitored by Italian Serie A side Fiorentina and Spanish La Liga club Espanyol.
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The 6ft centre-back has just over two years remaining on his current deal and judging by his remarks, he doesn’t seem to have his eyes set on a move elsewhere at the moment.
This comes as a blow to the Hammers because they could find themselves in a crisis at the centre-back position.
Winston Reid is out of contract at the end of the season and is injury prone, Fabian Balbuena is out of favour and Issa Diop is attracting interest from fellow top-flight side Arsenal, meaning the 23-year-old could have come in a potential replacement.
Brazilian international Marcao has been one of the standout performers this season, helping Galatasaray boast the best defensive record in the Super Lig, conceding just 20 times in 26 matches.
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