Source: Daily_Mail
Chelsea fail in £53m Aguero bid as Man City enter race for Argentina star
Chelsea tested Sergio Aguero's desire to see out the season with Atletico Madrid by reportedly offering £53million for the Argentina star.[LNB]The La Liga strugglers apparently rejected the offer of an initial £44m plus add-ons after Aguero made it clear he would not court a move until the summer.[LNB]Manchester City have also made enquiries over the last few days, according to Madrid newspaper AS, after Aguero concluded his long-term future was away from the Vicente Calderon stadium.[LNB] Audition: Aguero faces Paris Saint-Germain in London at the Emirates Cup[LNB]But the striker feels such a debt to the club he joined as a 17-year-old that he is reluctant to leave Atletico in their current state: fourth from bottom in La Liga with just two wins from 12 games and out of the Champions League.[LNB] Atletico's financial problems mean they will eventually have to cash in on a player who has a buy-out clause of about £55m.[LNB]Inter Milan have also shown interest, but may struggle to meet the fee, though Argentina boss Diego Maradona would be keen to see Aguero join the Italian champions. [LNB] National hero: Aguero celebrates scoring for Argentina against Brazil[LNB]Maradona, the grandfather of Aguero's son Benjamin, prefers Italian football to the Barclays Premier League.[LNB]New Year exit: Didier Drogba is set to play at the Africa Cup of Nations[LNB]Chelsea are still seen as favourites to sign him but are working under the threat of a FIFA transfer ban. [LNB]The Blues are clear to do business in January while an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport is heard and may come to an agreement with Atletico that would see Aguero transferred this winter, only to be loaned back to the Spaniards for the rest of the season.[LNB]However, Stamford Bridge boss Carlo Ancelotti would like the player sooner rather than later because Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou are expected to be play for their countries in the Africa Cup of Nations next month.[LNB]After scoring two and making two in Atleti's 4-0 victory over Espanyol at the weekend, Aguero admitted this could be his last season in Spain.[LNB]'I've always told the club that from now until June I'll stay here,' he said, 'but if the club have to sell me, I must go.'[LNB] Chelsea's £40m target Aguero admits he'll leave Atletico if the price is right EXCLUSIVE: Romelu Lukaku - the teenage sensation wanted by Chelsea who they call the new Didier DrogbaArsenal, Man City and Chelsea eye up £10m bid for Barcelona outcast ToureCHELSEA FC
