Inter Milan boss Mourinho hopes to beat City to Serb star Milos Krasic

20 January 2010 15:52
Jose Mourinho hopes to convince CSKA Moscow winger Milos Krasic to snub a move to England in favour of joining his Inter Milan side.[LNB]The Italian champions are prepared to make a concrete offer in the summer for the Serbia international, who has already warned off Manchester City this month.[LNB]Krasic has been holding out for an offer from one of Europe's elite clubs and has little appetite to move before the World Cup finals.[LNB] Red marauder: CSKA Moscow winger Milos Krasic is in demand[LNB]Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson spoke in glowing terms about the right-sided player after facing CSKA in the Champions League group phase.[LNB]Hard sell: Jose Mourinho[LNB]Arsenal and Liverpool scouts also watched him dazzle at Old Trafford when the Russians drew 3-3 with the Barclays Premier League champions, while Chelsea have also been linked with a move.[LNB]Krasic's agent Dejan Joksimovic denied he was in Italy for talks, but Inter have moved ahead of neighbours AC Milan as the favourites for his signature.[LNB]The former Vojvodina star prefers the Italian game, though friends have tried to convince him that a move to England would be in his best interests.[LNB]'Many English teams like Milos,' said Joksimovic. 'Roberto Mancini is thinking of him, but currently Manchester City nor the other interested teams have elaborated an official offer.[LNB]'CSKA Moscow want to keep him until June. If he leaves in January, Italian clubs are virtually cut off because the player has no EU passport and he costs a lot.'[LNB] Manchester City step up bid for Cristian Ansaldi as Rubin Kazan admit Roberto Mancini is knocking on the doorMan City handed Carling Cup boost as Adebayor heads back to EastlandsInter eye Gerrard while Barca track Torres as Liverpool brace for raidWho are CSKA Moscow? Sportsmail's guide to United's Euro opponentsMANCHESTER CITY FC

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