Anfield boss sets sights on two Eastlands non-starters.
Roy Hodgson has earmarked moves for Manchester City pair Shaun Wright-Phillips and Roque Santa Cruz in January. The Anfield and hopes that by the time the transfer window reopens the club’s American owners will have left leaving the way open for new investment and the potential for further additions to help revive the Merseyside outfit’s fortunes.
Having started the season shockingly the former Fulham manager has set his sights on resolving two areas of concern, namely the need for more natural width and an experienced striker to help share the goalscoring burden with misfiring Fernando Torres.
Wright-Phillips stated last month his desire to force his way into a regular starting spot at the Eastlands club but it seems that may be something Roberto Mancini is unable to guarantee given the abundance of wide players the club has, not least new signings Adam Johnson and David Silva. A move to Anfield would surely interest the England international and offer him a way to kick start a stuttering career.
Paraguayan Roque Santa Cruz seems unable to get a break at the City of Manchester Stadium and has thus far this season managed just a Carling Cup run out and not one minute of Premier League action. Roy Hodgson tried to land a striker as the transfer window closed and failed in moves for Carlton Cole and Roman Pavlyuchenko and appears to see the former Bayern Munich man as a viable target.The pair would set Liverpool back around £18m and clearly any such move would depend greatly on where the club stand’s financially come January.
Manchester City Plan Ambitious £44m Triple Brit Bid for Tottenham, Chelsea and Newcastle United Stars
Eastlands outfit looks to raid Stamford Bridge, White Hart Lane and St James’ Park in their unending, financially limitless pursuit for major honours.
Roberto Mancini is drawing up a list of players he wishes to bring to Manchester City and the Italian has earmarked a trio of British talent he believes he can successfully persuade to make the move.
Having failed to sign stellar signings such as Fernando Torres and John Terry, players the Eastlands side have reportedly made approaches for, Mancini has now looked to snap up youngsters Gareth Bale and Andy Carroll who he feels would jump at the chance to join the bankrolled club in pursuit of meaningful silverware. He also believes he can snap up Chelsea full back Ashley Cole who is still apparently unhappy with life at Stamford Bridge.
Both Tottenham and Newcastle United will fight off advances for their prized young assets but both clubs may find it hard to keep hold of their star performers when they are offered huge salary increases and a move to a club with a frightening fortune that may well see them become genuine title chasers.
Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly ready to consider offers for left back Cole and a move to Real Madrid was apparently close to completion during the summer but the England man may now believe a deal to join Man City may be a more lucrative offer and one he could find very tempting.
Etisalat connects Manchester City supporters through its Man City Mobile Portal
United Arab Emirates: 58 minutes agoPRESS RELEASE.Celebrating its first year of partnership with Manchester City Football Club (MCFC) as its 'Official Global Telecommunication Partner', Etisalat today announced the 'Etisalat - MCFC Mobile' platform; the Etisalat - MCFC Mobile service.
Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Chairman of Manchester City FC and Mr Ali Al Ahmed, Chief corporate communication officer during the signing ceremony.
The mobile service provides City supporters with live news feeds, video on demand services, mobile downloads of images, ringtones and wallpapers, player profiles, news and much more.
Available in Arabic and English, the 'Etisalat - MCFC Mobile' service has a special video section that will thrill customers with on-demand clips and download options from the featured match clips and interviews.
Customers will be able to subscribe starting from next month. For smartphone customers, the service usage will be considered regular Internet surfing using the customer's data package subscription. Unlimited Blackberry customers will not be charged data usage for this service.
Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Chairman of Manchester City FC, said on the occasion of the launch, "The latest development of the Etisalat - MCFC Mobile portal is a wonderfully easy way for all of Etisalat's customers and our UAE supporters to stay connected with the Club."
Nasser Bin Obood, Acting CEO, Etisalat, commented:
"The first year of our partnership with Man City has come to fruition with marked achievements of our objectives. We offered Man City fans, from amongst our customers, the opportunity of a lifetime to visit the Club and experience the Premier League matches live in the City of Manchester Stadium and to meet with their favorite Man City stars."
"Today we progress to a new and significant phase in our partnership as we announce this attractive service to the UAE's Premier League football fans, in association with Man City, to keep them forever connected with all the Man City action. We take pride in this successful collaboration and dedicate our first year's achievement to our customers," he added.
Manchester City to bid for Fernando Torres ... Zzzzzzzzzz
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-news/l ... -27419546/
Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart learns to avoid starring in the 'Joe Show'
Joe Hart is sitting in the centre of Manchester’s former textiles district but it is the trade of being a goalkeeper that is under discussion. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/footba ... -Show.html
WAG OF THE DAY
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TRANSFER BOLLOX
Manchester United will bid for Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon next summer. caughtoffside.com
And United are keen to bolster their midfield options by luring Athletic Bilbao's Javier Martinez to Old Trafford. Daily Mirror
Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar has poured cold water on rumours he wants to leave the club. Daily Mirror
Manchester United striker Federico Macheda has said he will not be joining former club Lazio on loan in January. Daily Mail
Italian club Napoli are considering a move for Tottenham's Mexican forward Giovani Dos Santos. the Sun
But Reds defender Glen Johnson has paved the way for a possible move to Real Madrid from Liverpool in January by taking Spanish lessons. Daily Mail
And Liverpool are also ready to sell winger Ryan Babel in order to fund a move for Valencia midfielder Juan Mata.talkSPORT
However, the club's protracted sale may scupper a move for Lyngby's young Danish midfielder Emil Larsen. Daily Mirror
Wolves defender Jelle van Damme has claimed he could return to Anderlecht in January after struggling to settle in England. Daily Mirror
Doncaster are lining up the loan signing of Aston Villa midfielder Jonathan Hogg. Daily Mirror
Everton will block Wolfsburg's bid to take defender Johnny Heitinga away from Goodison Park. talkSPORT
Reading defender Alex Pearce is wanted by Sheffield United and Championship leaders QPR. talkSPORT
OTHER BOLLOX
Prospective new Liverpool owner New England Sports Ventures is rumoured to be planning to replace current Anfield boss Roy Hodgson with former German national boss Jurgen Klinsmann. caughtoffside.com
Montenegro coach Zlatko Kranjcar believes Wayne Rooney was picked for Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier because England are scared of his team. Manchester United striker Rooney is in Fabio Capello's squad despite a nagging ankle injury. the Sun
Former Wales international John Hartson has urged the Welsh FA to take a chance and name him as new boss of the national side. talkSPORT
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he could recall midfielder Tom Cleverley from his loan spell at Wigan in January. Daily Mirror
On-loan midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa could still make his move from Marseille to Newcastle permanent despite suffering a broken leg against Manchester City last Sunday. Daily Mirror
Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby says that former Chelsea player Lassana Diarra talked him out of moving to Stamford Bridge five years ago. Midfielder Diarra struggled to gain first-team football with Chelsea before moving briefly to Arsenal, before a spell with Portsmouth earned him a move to current club Real Madrid. the Sun
Bradford manager Peter Taylor is facing the sack unless his side beats Barnet this weekend. Daily Mirror
Tottenham legend Graham Roberts says the club must not move from north London to the Olympic Stadium after 2012. talkSPORT
Hereford have revealed that Tottenham legend Ossie Ardiles was one of the first applicants for the managerial vacancy at the League Two club, but is unlikely to succeed Simon Davey at Edgar Street. Daily Mail
Former England great Peter Shilton says David Beckham has not got a chance of beating his 125-cap record for the country, the LA Galaxy midfielder is currently 10 shy of Shilton's mark. talkSPORT
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