Football Update: Van der Wiel is strongly linked with Manchester City
The star studded team, Manchester City of English Premier League is just a whisk away from signing Van der Wiel. The Dutch international plays at the right back position and is highly rated. Van der Wiel is known to be a close friend of Manchester City’s
Nigel de Jong and both the players have played in Netherland’s international team. It is believed that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nigel-de-Jong-c27882 is bridging the opportunity between Manchester City and the 22 years old defender.
Van der Wiel is under the contract with Ajax until 2013 and it is reported that the contract has a fixed price of 17 million GBP written in his deal. The reports claim that Manchester City’s technical director Mike Rigg led a four man Manchester City’s group
to scout Van der Wiel. This delegation watched him playing against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Feyenoord-c39258 in a 2-0 win on Wednesday and was impressed.
The winner of Johan Cruijff Award for the “Young Player of the Year” in 2010 has built the player’s hype. The top teams in English Premier League, for instance http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 and Arsenal are also speculated to be interested in the player. Chelsea is known for its
meanest defence, however in this season they have looked vulnerable. Carlo Ancelotti might think to strengthen his defence department. Arsene Wenger has shown interest in buying a defender and Van der Wiel can be a good option, however his price tag is too
high for Wenger’s liking. Arsenal’s striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380 is also a Dutch international, and if Wenger sounds interested, he might pursue his case through van Persie.
However, it is highly unlikely that the other teams will fancy their chances as Manchester City is all set to land Van der Wiel at City of Manchester Stadium. The only delay in the finalizing the deal is at Manchester City’s end. The manager of Manchester
City, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mancini-c23323 has denied the loan move and hinted
that he is looking for a permanent move of the lanky striker but the loan move is not likely. The other striker Jo from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Shaun-Wright-Phillips-c33277
is not getting enough chances at the club and is also looking for a possible transfer.
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