Manchester City join rivals United, Spurs, Arsenal and Bayern Munich in the chase for Edin Dzeko

28 May 2010 08:48
Manchester City have identified Valencia striker David Silva as their priority signing this summer.[LNB]City will offer around £25million for Silva, 24, although Valencia claim he is not for sale.[LNB]City have also joined the chase for Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko. [LNB] Twin peaks: City want to capture David Silva (left) and have the financial clout to nab Edin Dzeko[LNB]Manchester City have joined the chase for Wolfsburg's highly-rated striker Edin Dzeko.[LNB]Although City insist no talks have yet taken place with the Bosnia international's representatives, it is understood they have expressed their interest and are aware that his £35million buy-out clause expires on Monday.[LNB]New Wolfsburg manager Steve McClaren this week said he wanted to keep the 24-year-old who has scored 54 goals in 94 games for the Bundesliga side but it looks increasingly likely he will leave. [LNB]Bayern Munich thought they were in pole position for Dzeko as they could financially outmuscle interest fom Tottenham, Manchester United and Arsenal with the player's first love AC Milan weighing up other targets. [LNB]Yet City's arrival on the scene is a big concern for the Germans. [LNB]Mark Hughes wanted Dzeko last summer before switching his sights and now Roberto Mancini has picked up the baton again.[LNB] Wolfsburg will fight to keep £25m Spurs target Dzeko, says new boss McClarenChelsea and Man City warned Dzeko won't leave for less than £35m[LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail