Source: Telegraph
Manchester City revive interest in Sporting Lisbon's Miguel Veloso
Veloso was a target for the ambitious club in January but attempts to sign the player at that time came to nothing.[LNB]However, City, who will face competition from both Arsenal and Tottenham for the Veloso's signature, are prepared to return to Portugal to secure a deal after the end of the season.[LNB] Related ArticlesElano keen on contract extensionCity line up £40m Eto'o bidRobinho inspires CityMan City open contract talks with JohnsonArsenal forward Andrei Arshavin finds the joke is on himManchester United target Brazilian midfielder Douglas CostaThe 22-year-old midfielder's agent, however, has suggested that City's interest is more concrete and consequently Mark Hughes is in pole position to sign one of Portugal's most promising players.[LNB] 'We have had some talks with Manchester City,' Paulo Barbosa told the Sun newspaper.[LNB]'I am still in contact with the clubs who were interested in January. [LNB]'There is an agreement with Sporting that he will leave this summer but we don't have an agreement with any other club about a transfer as yet. [LNB]'England is his first choice, and he already speaks good English. Everything is possible at the moment.' [LNB]Meanwhile, Elano, the City midfielder, has insisted he is keen to commit to a new contract following an improvement in his relationship with Hughes. [LNB]Elano, who criticised the manager for dropping him earlier this season, said: 'If it were up to me, I would be sat around a table discussing a contract extension right now. [LNB]'I would love to remain here for a long time. I love England and am very happy here.'[LNB]
