City ponder last-ditch bid for Gago as work permit fears scupper Mariga move

No go: Parma midfielder McDonald MarigaManchester City's attempts to sign McDonald Mariga from Parma are said to have collapsed.The £7million move had been all but agreed, but the Kenya international's difficulty in securing a work permit have put pay to the deal.The 6ft 2in marauding midfielder would have provided a combative force at the heart of Roberto Mancini's midfield.The Eastlands boss moved for Mariga after growing frustrated in a bid for Real Madrid's Fernando Gago.However, City may now be forced into a last-ditch bid to sign the Argentina international.Madrid want more than £17m for Gago, who is desperate to leave in a bid for regular first-team football. Deal back on? Negotiations had stalled between City and Real's Fernando Gago  TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY LIVE: Victor Moses completes switch to Wigan, Wolves have made increased bid for Stephen Hunt and Harry Redknapp is still after a keeper - all the deals and drama as they happenManchester City face defensive crisis at Vincent Kompany ruled out for a fortnightRoberto Mancini hopes the distraction of football can rid Emmanuel Adebayor of harrowing ambush memories MANCHESTER CITY FC

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