http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 and Manchester United want Atletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero
According to reports in Spanish media, Premier League duo Chelsea and Manchester United will fight it out for the signature of Atletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero in the summer.
The Argentinean hit-man is considering his long-term future with the Spanish club and weighing up a move away from Madrid. The 22-year-old has emerged as one of most sought after players recently, with Tottenham Hotspur manager
Harry Redknapp lodging a £30-million bid during the January transfer window, which was rebuffed by Atletico. Now, Sir Alex Ferguson and Carlo Ancelotti have both set their eyes on the player and will slug it out for his signature.
The player’s agent has confirmed to a leading Spanish newspaper that Chelsea and Manchester United are both interested in the player and preparing a big money bid for the talented striker.
Aguero recently signed a new long-term contract at Atletico Madrid following the £30-million January bid from Spurs, however, the striker wants to challenge for major honours and play in Champions League football on a regular basis.
Atletico Madrid are amidst a financial crisis, with the side under a huge debt burden and out of contention for a UEFA Champions League spot. As a result, Aguero has asked his agent to find a suitable club amid uncertain times
at the club.
Atletico is facing a summer exodus, as a number of players including goalkeeper http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-de-Gea-c10463 have been constantly linked with a move away from the club. According to reports, Sir Alex Ferguson is in advance talks to swoop for the
Spaniard.
Meanwhile, Aguero's agent http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Bruno-c8098 Satin told media that top clubs in Europe are vying for his client’s signature.
“Chelsea and Manchester United are big clubs, and they monitor him, but so do Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sergio-c33030 is still only 22 and he has had only
four years in Europe playing at a club which is not a regular in the Champions League,” said Satin.
“The boy would like to play football at the highest level. But there is nothing concrete at the minute; we have to look at things in the summer.” He added.
Sir Alex Ferguson is tempted to make wholesome changes to his squad and has been linked with a number of targets this summer. His top priority is a goalkeeper, with De Gea name among the candidates. He is also linked to Everton’s
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wesley-Sneijder-c36799 will be a dream signing for the Manchester United manager.
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