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Adebayor 'close' to City switch

15 Jul 2009 - 07:22:36

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Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor is reported to be on the verge of becoming the latest big-name signing made by Manchester City.

City boss Mark Hughes confirmed that negotiations with the Gunners over their Togo striker had been held during the press conference to unveil another new signing in Carlos Tevez on Tuesday.

The ambitious Eastlands club are believed to be ready to pay £25million for the 25-year-old striker, who scored 16 goals for the Gunners this season.

Further reports claim that Adebayor was in Manchester on Tuesday attempting to secure a work permit and could be unveiled as a City player in time to be on Wednesday's flight to South Africa for a pre-season tour.

Speaking at the press conference, Hughes revealed: "There has been discussions between ourselves and Arsenal.

"It is not the right time or place to discuss it but yes, there has been contact and possibly there is a deal to be done.

"It has not been concluded as we speak. Until it happens, it is not the time or the place to talk about it."

Hughes has already signed Tevez, Gareth Barry, Roque Santa Cruz and goalkeeper Stuart Taylor during a busy summer of transfer activity at Eastlands.

He has also been linked with a move for Chelsea and England captain John Terry.