Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester City deny bid to sign Christian Eriksen
Manchester City have denied they made a ?20million bid to sign Ajax's young hot property Christian Eriksen, despite claims from the midfielder's agent. [LNB]Roberto Mancini was impressed with the Denmark international's performance against England during a friendly in February. [LNB]But the club moved quickly to dismiss claims 19-year-old attacking midfielder declined the offer to join the megastar cast at Eastlands. [LNB] No offer: City deny moving for Eriksen[LNB]City have already made a number of high-profile signings this summer with Sergio Aguero, Gael Clicy and Stefan Savic joining up for a combined ?51m.[LNB]Eriksen's agent Martin Schoots said: 'Christian was very flattered by the interest from City, but at the moment it is not the step he wants to make.[LNB]'The feeling has to be right. It's not about the money.'[LNB] Man with a plan: Mancini has made a number of big signings this summer[LNB] [LNB] However, a statement from the club said: 'Manchester City strongly refute any suggestion that an offer has been made either to the player or his agent.' [LNB]Meanwhile, wantaway City striker Carlos Tevez will fly back to England on Sunday to resume his career at the club. [LNB]Tevez, City's captain and top scorer last season, will expect to be involved in City's first Premier League game against Swansea a week on Monday unless Inter or Real Madrid agree a deal with City before then.[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEManchester City paying ?400,000 a week for Mancini's contract 'rebels'Tevez back in Manchester City fold - until suitors come callingAll the latest Manchester City news, features and opinion [LNB]
