Transfer News - City target Drogba

Didier Drogba's agent claims Manchester City are in talks to sign the Ivory Coast international from Chelsea. "Today he's at Chelsea. Maybe there will be surprises before August 31," Drogba's agent Thierno Seydi told The Sun. - Liverpool sign Joe Cole / Transfer Centre "I haven't spoken to just anybody. The only contact I've had directly was with City. At his age I can no longer hide the financial aspect. The club that want Drogba have to meet the price." City boss Roberto Mancini is trying to complete a deal to sign Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko, but the clubs are yet to agree a fee. - - - The Daily Mail reports that Sunderland are planning a £5 million raid for Wigan defender Titus Bramble. Sunderland boss Steve Bruce worked with Bramble at Wigan and is looking to bolster his defensive options. - - - Finally, Cesc Fabregas may have to submit an official transfer request if he wants to leave Arsenal and join Barcelona. Arsene Wenger has made it clear he wants to keep the Spanish World Cup winner, but Fabregas is reportedly still desperate to make the move happen.

Source: DSG