Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester City dismiss Real criticism over last-ditch Fernando Gago bid
Manchester City believe Real Madrid's criticism of their attempts to sign Fernando Gago proves they acted correctly.[LNB]City returned for Gago at the 11th hour on deadline day after Kenyan McDonald Mariga was denied a work permit to join them from Parma. [LNB] Last ditch bid: Real Madrid's Argentina midfielder Fernando Gago (left)[LNB][LNB]Although a deal was agreed when Madrid lowered their asking price to£15.8m, it was too late to push through before the 5pm deadline onMonday and Real rejected City's request to take Gago on loan. [LNB]Not permitted: Parma's McDonald Mariga moved to Inter Milan instead after failing to secure a visa[LNB]Real's sporting director Jorge Valdano said: 'They had nothingprepared. They had not reached an agreement with the player and theywould have had to have done everything in 40 minutes.'[LNB]City insist they could not have discussed terms with Gago until theyhad a deal in place with his club because that would have beentantamount to tapping him up. They have also rubbished speculation thatthe deal collapsed because owner Sheik Mansour could not becontacted to ratify it.[LNB] City plan to outmuscle Liverpool with £26m bid for Bilbao star Javi MartinezBridge set for emotional City return as defender puts Terry scandal to one sideManchester City star Carlos Tevez reveals: I have put 'Welcome to Manchester' poster on my wall at homeMANCHESTER CITY FC
