Source: Team_Talk
City working on Sanchez deal
Manchester City coach Attilio Lombardo has indicated that work is under way to try and bring in Udinese winger Alexis Sanchez.[LNB] The Chile international is attracting interest from other European heavyweights such as Barcelona, Juventus, Inter Milan and City's local rivals Manchester United.[LNB]Udinese say five offers have been lodged and Lombardo is aware of the amount of competition City would face to secure the services of the 22-year-old.[LNB]However, Lombardo, who joined Roberto Mancini's backroom staff a year ago, is hopeful of landing a player that he believes would have a huge impact at Eastlands.[LNB]"He is an excellent player for any big club in Europe," Lombardo told Il Friuli. "This season he has often proved to be one of the best in the Italian championship.[LNB]"He is a very fast player, a great champion, with a great personality and touch of the ball.[LNB]"I repeat, it would be a major boost for any team."[LNB]Lombardo accepts that Udinese will have the final say on Sanchez's future but has made it very clear that he ranks highly on City's transfer wish list for the summer.[LNB]He added: "For now he is a very valuable player for Udinese and we respect that.[LNB]"What I can say is that Manchester City are always aware of what's happening around great players and Alexis Sanchez fits the profile of football that our club is looking for.[LNB]"But in this period of the market it is also true that we talk a lot.[LNB]"Players like Sanchez are on the lists of the top teams and this is normal. As is normal in the list of City."[LNB]Lombardo could shed no light on reports that City had tabled a bid of 38million euros (£33.5million) for Sanchez.[LNB]He said: "It's not something I can comment on. The company is working hard on purchases, but I'm not authorised to give any details, let alone talk about figures.[LNB]"There are people in charge, working with the coaching staff. This is what I can say.[LNB]"The market is an important issue and we want a great team for next season, with great players."
