Tottenham told to make a serious offer

Fulham boss Chris Coleman has sent a message to Tottenham or any other clubs interested in their captain that they'll have to make a serious offer.

Luis Boa Morte could be sold by Fulham but only for the right price. Coleman revealed that a serious offer is not £5 million.

Tottenham appear to be the most interest club and also the most likely to attract Boa Morte, however they shall have to up their bid just like Wigan told them over Chimbonda.

"The message to Spurs or anybody else interested in our captain is if they're seriously interested they have to make a serious offer," said Coleman.

"A serious offer for Luis Boa Morte isn't £5 million. We haven't had an offer that's anywhere near what his price is.

"If they are interested in him they'll have to pay. Bear in mind Gary McSheffrey went from Coventry to Birmingham for £4 million. He's a good player in The Championship, but has no Premiership experience.

"Compare him with Boa Morte - a lad who has played over 250 games in The Premiership over the last five years and a Portuguese international.

"The price would have to be big to lose a player of Boa's class.

"If someone offered a staggering amount of money for Boa, then I'd have to ask the chairman how much can I have back to invest in other players.

"From a football side I wouldn't want to sell him at any price, but I have to tell the chairman what has been offered.

"We could maybe invest in two or three new players with the money, but it would have to be a lot of money to sell Boa."