Citizens launch Milito move
26 Jun 2008 - 08:50:25
Manchester City have reportedly tabled a bid for Real Zaragoza striker Diego Milito.
The Argentina international is one of several high-profile players expected to leave Zaragoza this summer following their relegation from Spain's top-flight.
The 29-year-old forward has been prolific for the Blanquillos after scoring 51 times in just over 100 appearances following his arrival from Genoa in 2005.
"Manchester City are the only club to have placed a bid with my client's employers," Milito's agent Adrian Faija is quoted as saying.
Milito finished runner-up to Ruud van Nistelrooy in the race to be the top-scorer in La Liga during the 2006/07 campaign.
His form led to speculation that Barcelona and Valencia were keen to lure him away from Zaragoza.
However, the powerful striker remained at La Romareda where he was made captain for the last campaign.
