Manchester City closing in on Fernandinho
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Manchester City transfer news: Fernandinho close to making Etihad switch
Manchester City are believed to be close to agreeing a deal with Shakhtar Donetsk for Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho.
The Ukrainian champions have, tjus far, been reluctant to part with the 28-year-old but they are now believed to be close to signing two replacements which should clear the way for the Brazilians move to the Etihad.
City, who are also expected to confirm the signing of Jesus Navas from Sevilla within the next few days, looked to have missed out on Fernandinho after Shakhtar held out of the full price of his buy-out clause, believed to be £42.5million, however reports suggest that they are on the verge of signing another two Brazilians, Fernando from Gremio for £11m and Fluminenses Wellington Nem, which will see them cut their asking price.
Fernandinho, has made it clear he wants to leave the club to improve his chances of making the Brazil squad for next summers World Cup finals.
Shaktars deals could also pave the way for Liverpool to make a bid for the clubs £22-million rated midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Manchester City are believed to be close to agreeing a deal with Shakhtar Donetsk for Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho.
The Ukrainian champions have, tjus far, been reluctant to part with the 28-year-old but they are now believed to be close to signing two replacements which should clear the way for the Brazilians move to the Etihad.
City, who are also expected to confirm the signing of Jesus Navas from Sevilla within the next few days, looked to have missed out on Fernandinho after Shakhtar held out of the full price of his buy-out clause, believed to be £42.5million, however reports suggest that they are on the verge of signing another two Brazilians, Fernando from Gremio for £11m and Fluminenses Wellington Nem, which will see them cut their asking price.
Fernandinho, has made it clear he wants to leave the club to improve his chances of making the Brazil squad for next summers World Cup finals.
Shaktars deals could also pave the way for Liverpool to make a bid for the clubs £22-million rated midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
