Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester City face battle for Cristian Zapata as Zenit St Petersburg line up Udinese defender
Wanted: Zapata has been attracting attention[LNB]Manchester City will have to act fast if they want to sign Udinese centre back Cristian Zapata. [LNB]Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg have stepped up their pursuit in the Colombia international after learning of City's interest and also want two of the 24-year-old's team-mates. [LNB]Zenit's billionaire owners Gazprom are prepared to fund a spending spree to get the club in shape for next season's Champions League after claiming the Russian Premier League title this month. [LNB]Inter Milan have also tracked Zapata, a tall, quick and aggressive defender who can also play right back. [LNB]But Zenit's interest is more concrete, with a triple bid for him, midfielder Gokhan Inler and goalkeeper Samir Handanovic not thought to be far away. [LNB]Tottenham and Fulham have also previously looked at 26-year-old Handanovic, who impressed in goal for Slovenia when they denied Russia a place at last summer's World Cup. [LNB]Liverpool and Arsenal have previously been linked with Switzerland international Inler, 26. [LNB] Man City eye £8m Zapata as United look set to land Leeds teenager Kebbie All the latest Premier League team news ahead of the weekendChelsea 9 Manchester City 0: The scoreline that has caused a major stirBurnley sign Man City striker Guidetti on loan as Hull snap up StewartMANCHESTER CITY FC
