Spanish defender Sergio Sanchez is the latest name to be linked with a move to Eastlands as mark Hughes attempts to strengthen his defence.
Sanchez has a clause in his contract enabling him to move for £3.5m, according to the Daily Mail and could complete the move this week. Sanchez, a Spain under 21 international, was set to move to Sevilla, but it has been revealed that Mark Hughes has been in talks with Espanyol and a deal now looks likely.
Meanwhile, Samuel Eto'o may decide against moving to Eastlands, despite it being reported that he is keen on a move. Reports emanating from Spain suggest the Cameroon striker may stay at Barcelona and see out the remainder of his contract, with the European Champions risking losing him for nothing at the end of next season.
The English club battering has resumed with Fifa president Sepp Blatter wanting to find a way to curb the spending power of English clubs with City more than likely set in his sights. The blues have spent around £30m to date without Eto'o or Tevez and, regardless of the fact that Real Madrid have spent four times that much on two players, Blatter is determined to find a way to bash English football. Once he gets started, Platini and UEFA will be sure to follow suit.
Speaking of Platini, police have been called to UEFA's headquarters as worried neighbours had not seen or heard of Michele Platini and co for days. One local who refused to be named said it was unusual Platini was still silent following the transfers of Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo for £56m and £80m respectively.
"They made such a noise in January," claimed the resident. "You could hear Platini for miles, ranting on about some English club destroying football. When we heard about Real Madrid's dealings, we were ready for more ranting but we've heard nothing."
Police entered the property to find a bemused Platini, who was standing in front of a white board with the words 'Destroy English Football - Plan B' written across it. Police left the building five minutes later and cautioned some of the locals for wasting police time, informing them that ridiculous transfer fees are acceptable so long as English clubs are not doing the buying.