Manchester City ready to bid for Didier Drogba
With only 25 days to go until the start of the Premier League season the pre-season transfer activity is finally gathering some real momentum.
Following Joe Cole’s move to Liverpool yesterday afternoon, reports are suggesting this morning that Didier Drogba could be in talks with Manchester City.
The player’s agent, Thierno Seydi, admitted to Radio Monte Carlo that a surprise move away from Stamford Bridge could be on the agenda.
“Today he's at Chelsea. Maybe there will be surprises before August 31,” Seydi said.
"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 Didier will have to meet the price."
City plan to give Drogba a three-year deal worth £18million plus bonuses, while Chelsea are still eyeing up Liverpool's Fernando Torres and will not give up on him if Drogba leaves.
Elsewhere, free agent William Gallas is on the verge of signing for Greek side Panathinaikos. The former Arsenal defender has reportedly agreed terms on a £25,000-a-week contract and a signing-on fee of £1million.
West Ham’s hunt for a new striker continues, as it looks as though they will be priced out of the market for Loic Remy, whose club Nice, are looking for £12million for their man. Alternatively, the Hammers have turned their attention to Rosario Central's Argentinian striker Milton Caraglio, who may be more affordable for the east-London club.
Another South American striker that may well be on his way to the Premier League is Humberto Suazo, who is rumoured to be interesting Birmingham, as is Juan Roman Riquelme, who has rejected an offer from West Ham and may well sign a one-year deal with the Blues in the coming days.
Celtic are set to make a double swoop today for England international goalkeeper David James and Stoke midfielder Liam Lawrence. James is out of contract at Portsmouth and isn’t keen on playing in the Championship, while Lawrence is set to move to The Bhoys for around £2million.
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