Manchester United and their city rivals Manchester City are set for a bidding war on the closing day of the transfer window over the highly rated Porto defender Nicolas Otamendi.
Duncan Castles reports that Manchester United have already placed a £12.3 million for the Argentine international. But FC Porto have not said anything on whether or not they would want to sell him. The 25 year old central defender joined Porto in 2010 and was an integral part of the Andre Villas-Boas side that won the treble.
Manchester United’s bid for the player however took an interesting twist as their rivals City too are bidding for another FC Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala. The Times report that Manchester City are ready to pay over £30 million for the French man. But Porto are said to be keen on holding on to their player.
Now this is where it gets complicated for the Red Devil: The Times also stated that should City fail to reach an agreement with Porto for Mangala, they would turn their attention to Otamendi. Eliaquim Mangala has been the subject of a £38 million bid from the Citizens and they are looking at snapping him up quickly before their city rivals United does.
Txiki Begiristain of Manchester City was reported to have travelled to Portugal to watch the Porto star in action. Mangala did not disappoint as he scored the only goal on the match. Manuel Pellegrini’s men have moved ahead of the chase and are already talking personal terms with the player.
Now between the two Manchester clubs who will eventually get the Argentine defender- United or City?
Let’s wait and see.
Duncan Castles reports that Manchester United have already placed a £12.3 million for the Argentine international. But FC Porto have not said anything on whether or not they would want to sell him. The 25 year old central defender joined Porto in 2010 and was an integral part of the Andre Villas-Boas side that won the treble.
Manchester United’s bid for the player however took an interesting twist as their rivals City too are bidding for another FC Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala. The Times report that Manchester City are ready to pay over £30 million for the French man. But Porto are said to be keen on holding on to their player.
Now this is where it gets complicated for the Red Devil: The Times also stated that should City fail to reach an agreement with Porto for Mangala, they would turn their attention to Otamendi. Eliaquim Mangala has been the subject of a £38 million bid from the Citizens and they are looking at snapping him up quickly before their city rivals United does.
Txiki Begiristain of Manchester City was reported to have travelled to Portugal to watch the Porto star in action. Mangala did not disappoint as he scored the only goal on the match. Manuel Pellegrini’s men have moved ahead of the chase and are already talking personal terms with the player.
Now between the two Manchester clubs who will eventually get the Argentine defender- United or City?
Let’s wait and see.
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