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Zabaleta is a big fan of a fellow countryman residing nearby, while the
NOTW is convinced a big name striker signing is in the bag.
The People
"ZAB: LET'S GET TEVEZ"
Manchester
City def ender Pablo Zabaleta has told the club to do all they can to
prise his compatriot Carlos Tevez from rivals United.
The
Argentine full-back reckons City boss Mark Hughes should break the bank
if necessary to secure the services of the former West Ham star.
Zabaleta said: "We've known each other since we were kids and I know wherever Tevez plays he wins.
"He is a real champion, but the competition at United is massive. It is difficult because he has to be playing all the time."
Zabaleta
fears, however, that for all of City's millions they will not be able
to buy Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas. He added: "He is a symbol
of the club and they have offered him a lifetime contract. When a
player feels that attached to a club it is difficult for them to
leave."
News of the World
"CITY TO LAND £52M VILLA"
Mark Hughes will sign Valencia striker in January
DAVID VILLA’S record £52million switch to Manchester City will move a step closer when his agent jets into England this week.
The Valencia striker will be City’s first world-class signing in January when the transfer window opens.
City boss Mark Hughes has targeted the Spanish hit-man and the deal has been rubber-stamped by City’s Arab owners.
They
are determined to make an impact signing in the transfer window and
will take advantage of Valencia’s perilous financial position.
The
Spanish side have been hit badly by the global economic crisis and
admitted they will be forced to cash in on their major asset in the New
Year.
Real Madrid believed they were in pole position but
signed £17m Ajax star Klass-Jan Huntelaar in midweek — and City surged
ahead when they made it clear they would instantly match Valencia’s
asking price.
Villa will join Robinho as the Premier League’s
top wage earner on £160,000-a-week as City’s Abu Dhabi owners make good
on their promise to buy the world’s best.
Reports in Spain
claimed City representatives have met twice met with Villa’s agent,
Jose Luis Tamargo, in Madrid to discuss the move.
Villa, who
turned 27 on Wednesday, has a £125m compensation clause built into his
contract at Valencia but the club are so cash-strapped they have been
forced to waive that in the face of City’s interest.
And while
he signed a new contract in the summer which ties him to Valencia until
2014, he knows he has no option but to move on.
He said: “I
will stay at Valencia for as long as the president wants me. If he
tells me I have to be sold to save the club, then that is his decision
and I’ll look for a fresh challenge.”
Villa was the top scorer at Euro 2008 with four goals and is also second top scorer in La Liga behind Samuel Eto’o.
A source close to the deal said: “It is clear City need a world-class striker and Villa fits the bill.
“The Arabs have been impressed with him and Mark Hughes is convinced he will do well in English football.
“His agent will be flying in on Tuesday and there is every chance talks and a deal will be concluded by the end of the week.”
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