Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester City link-up talks with French minnows revealed: Arles-Avignon approached by Eastlands
Manchester City are considering linking up with French minnows AC Arles-Avignon, according to the Ligue 2 club's president. [LNB]Jean-Marc Conrad claims he has met several times with representatives from the Barclays Premier League club with a view to agreeing a partnership and they are set for more talks on Thursday. [LNB] However, he insists they are far from agreeing a deal at the moment. 'At present we have met several times but nothing has yet been settled,' Conrad said.[LNB] Opportunities: With a foreign partnership mooted, young players at Manchester City could soon move tothe French lower leagues for first-team experience if the form of top stars such as Craig Bellamy(centre) blocks their way at Eastlands[LNB]'We have agreed that Manchester City representatives will come visit our facilities, this will happen on Thursday. But it is still too early to talk about a partnership.' [LNB]ACA were promoted from the third division last season and are currently eighth in Ligue 2. [LNB]If a deal were to be agreed it could see City farm out their young players to the French club, while friendlies between the two would also be organised. [LNB] Manchester City planning shock move for Liverpool bright spark BenayounShay Given rues bad luck of the Irish after Italy's late leveller feels like a knockout blowDrogba's jibe at money-bags City: World's best players will snub HughesMANCHESTER CITY FC
