Transfer News - Man City chase Ibrahimovic and more

13 August 2010 08:50
Manchester City have made an outrageous bid to land Barcelona star Zlatan Ibrahimovic by offering him a four-year deal worth a total of £96 million - roughly £500,000 a week. (The Sun)

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City have also won the race to sign £27m-rated central defender David Luiz from Benfica, beating Chelsea to the Brazilian's signature. (Daily Mirror)

Roberto Mancini will also complete the double signing of James Milner and Mario Balotelli over the weekend. (Various)

One man on his way out of Eastlands is Robinho, with City negotiating with two clubs over the £20m sale of the Brazilian. (The Guardian)

Another player set to exit the club is Craig Bellamy, with Celtic, Tottenham, Everton, Fulham and Newcastle all interested in the Welshman. (The Times)

Manchester United look set to miss out on the signing of German World Cup star Mesut Ozil. (The Guardian)

Spurs' Peter Crouch will move to Sunderland to raise funds for the signings of Aston Villa's Ashley Young and Bellamy. (Daily Star)

Arsenal are considering a big money bid for Lyon winger Michel Bastos. (caughtoffside.com)

The Gunners are also still hopeful of signing Fulham's Mark Schwarzer to solve their goalkeeping crisis. (Daily Mail)


Source: DSG