Uruguay star Martinez in talks with City as Mancini looks to add firepower

Published: 18 Mar 2010 - 11:10:05

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Uruguay star Martinez in talks with City as Mancini looks to add firepower

Versatile: Catania star Martinez Catania striker Jorge Martinez is in talks with Manchester City over a summer move to Eastlands. City boss Roberto Mancini is aware of the Uruguay international from his time in Italy and has been impressed with his nine goals in 18 appearances this season. Martinez's agent Daniel Delgado said: 'At the moment we are in negotiations with Manchester City and there is another English side that would like to begin talks for Jorge. 'We are talking to the player, who knows how to play in four or five different positions, and frankly I don't understand why nobody in Italy has noticed him.' The 26 year-old, who can play in any position across the front and can operate as a lone striker, scored in a win over Mancini's former club Inter Milan last week and Delgado has claimed that unless a big Italian club shows an interest, City are in pole position. He added, 'Everyone saw what he did against Inter, but I fear again Italian football will let a great talent escape. 'He would love to stay in Italy with a big club, but at the moment that doesn't seem likely. England is in pole position.'The player could see his value rise if he has a successful World Cup while a work permit should not be a problem for City as Martinez has a Spanish passport. Could Manchester City be lured by Jose Mourinho's seduction line?Man City manager Mancini set to commit future at Eastlands EXCLUSIVE: Man City defender Bridge faces month out after hernia operationManchester City defender Lescott targets top four and World Cup place Johnson: I'm delighted to break duck but wish it wasn't against Sunderland!MANCHESTER CITY FC