Manchester City could be closing in on Alou Diarra, admit Bordeaux

Bordeaux have admitted Alou Diarra could join Manchester City but insist no approach has been made from the Eastlands club yet.City have been linked with a move for the defensive midfielder in the January transfer window. Diarra, who spent two seasons at Liverpool earlier in his career without ever playing a first team game, would cost around £7million. City bound? Diarra (right) has been linked with a move to Eastlands in JanuaryDiarra says he is happy to stay at the Stade Chaban-Delmas but that has not stopped the rumors circulating he could leave in the new year.Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud says there has been no contact between the two clubs. But he accepts that it would be wrong to dismiss the speculation and said: 'We have not had any approach from them to now. But this does not mean they are not close to the player.'But I would just like to reiterate the market begins in a week and by then, the rumours will multiply. As usual.' Manchester City close in on Edin Dzeko as £30m striker is primed for debut at Arsenal Manchester City and Chelsea set for disappointment as Barcelona battle to keep Thiago AlcantaraMANCHESTER CITY FC

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