Manchester City revive interest in Sporting Lisbon's Miguel Veloso

Veloso was a target for the ambitious club in January but attempts to sign the player at that time came to nothing.However, City, who will face competition from both Arsenal and Tottenham for the Veloso's signature, are prepared to return to Portugal to secure a deal after the end of the season. Related ArticlesElano keen on contract extensionCity line up £40m Eto'o bidRobinho inspires CityMan City open contract talks with JohnsonArsenal forward Andrei Arshavin finds the joke is on himManchester United target Brazilian midfielder Douglas CostaThe 22-year-old midfielder's agent, however, has suggested that City's interest is more concrete and consequently Mark Hughes is in pole position to sign one of Portugal's most promising players. 'We have had some talks with Manchester City,' Paulo Barbosa told the Sun newspaper.'I am still in contact with the clubs who were interested in January. 'There is an agreement with Sporting that he will leave this summer but we don't have an agreement with any other club about a transfer as yet. 'England is his first choice, and he already speaks good English. Everything is possible at the moment.' Meanwhile, Elano, the City midfielder, has insisted he is keen to commit to a new contract following an improvement in his relationship with Hughes. Elano, who criticised the manager for dropping him earlier this season, said: 'If it were up to me, I would be sat around a table discussing a contract extension right now. 'I would love to remain here for a long time. I love England and am very happy here.' 

Source: Telegraph