Source: Daily_Mail
Man City rush to pip Jose Mourinho in race for Parma's McDonald Mariga
In demand: McDonald Mariga is a target of Roberto Mancini and Jose Mourinho[LNB] [LNB] Manchester City have rushed through a work permit application forParma's £7million midfielder McDonald Mariga so they can beat JoseMourinho and sign him before tomorrow's 5pm transfer deadline. [LNB][LNB]City have agreed terms with the Serie A club for Mariga. [LNB]As part ofthe deal for the Kenya international, City striker Valeri Bojinov willtransfer to Parma, where he has been on loan. [LNB][LNB]The move for Mariga has echoes of the transfer window 18 months ago,when City pipped Chelsea to sign Robinho. [LNB]This time, their rival isMourinho, who wanted to sign the African player for Inter Milan. [LNB]Mariga, 22, helped Parma win promotion last season and is considered one of best young African players. [LNB]City are also hoping to agree a fee with Middlesbrough for EnglandUnder-21 winger Adam Johnson.[LNB] City's best offer, £4.5million, is onlyhalf Boro's asking price. Man City turn to Parma's Mariga after move for Real's Gago breaks downManchester City boss Roberto Mancini ready to wait for new boy Patrick VieiraMAN CITY v Portsmouth: Kolo Toure returns to squad but Patrick Vieira still outMANCHESTER CITY FC
