Tardelli keen to grab Man City attention despite missing England audition

29 October 2009 15:32
Diego Tardelli is still hoping to catch Manchester City's eye despite missing out on the chance to play for Brazil against England next month.[LNB]The Atletico Mineiro striker has been a regular in Dunga's squads since making his international debut in August.[LNB] Centre of attention: Tardelli (C) is eager to catch the ye despite missing Brazil's forthcoming friendly against England due to club commitments in his homeland[LNB]But the Brazil boss has left out all home-based players for the friendlies against England in Doha on November 14 and against Oman three days later. [LNB]Keeping tabs: Man City boss Mark Hughes is understood to be tracking Diego Tardelli in Brazil[LNB]The games clash with crucial matches in the Brazilian championship and 24-year-old Tardelli is confident that his omission will not affect his chances of playing in next summer's World Cup finals.[LNB]'I am happy to stay behind with Atletico and I'm sure that if I work, I can get in the (Brazil) squad again,' he said.[LNB]'I want to go to the finals, but we knew that players based in Brazil would not be called up for these friendlies.'[LNB]The date with England would have been a chance for Tardelli to test himself against players who he may soon be coming up against in the Barclays Premier League.[LNB]City have scouted the joint top scorer in the Brazilian league, who has scored 15 in 25 matches this season, and he has been linked with a winter move to Eastlands.[LNB]  MARTIN SAMUEL: Targeting Diego Tardelli has to be a step up for Manchester City on RobinhoManchester City 5 Scunthorpe 1: Roque Santa Cruz inspires Eastlands stroll MANCHESTER CITY FC

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