Source: Eurosport
Veloso Agent Claims City Talks
Miguel Veloso's agent has claimed Manchester City have held talks over a deal for the Sporting Lisbon midfielder.[LNB]Veloso was linked with a move away from Portugal in the winter transfer window, with Bolton Wanderers demonstrating an interest in his services.[LNB]But a switch failed to materialise after it was suggested Sporting would not settle for less than a fee of £15million.[LNB]However, the the 22-year-old's, agent Paulo Barbosa, has stated that affluent club City could be poised to make an offer for his signature in the summer.[LNB]Barbosa said in The Sun: "We have had some talks with Manchester City.[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]
