Atletico Madrid ready to swoop for homesick Manchester City winger David Silva

18 February 2011 23:14
Atletico Madrid are planning a shock summer move for Manchester City's homesick winger David Silva. [LNB] Silva is struggling with life in England, particularly the weather. He comes from Gran Canaria - where the average winter temperature is 23 degrees C - and wanted to stay in Spain when he left Valencia in the summer but City were the only club prepared to pay the ?24 million asking price.[LNB] Cold comfort: David Silva has struggled to settle at City[LNB] His struggle to adapt to life in Manchester has alerted Atletico, who wanted to sign him last season and they have already held talks with his agent Julio Llorente. [LNB]City will be looking to recoup the money for the 25-year-old who scored City's goal in the 2-1 derby defeat last week. [LNB] City's latest line-up... Rooney, Torres, Drogba, Messi and even Where's Wally!Super Mario set for first Man City start since December against Notts County McClaren fears City could wait a while before Dzeko kicks on at Eastlands[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: David Silva Places: Manchester, Spain, United Kingdom

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