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Man City have bought Anelka, but are also going to buy Vuoso. Anyone know anything about him?

http://www.football365.com/All_News/European_News/story_31050.shtml

In addition to the Anelka deal, City are also hoping to conclude a £4million deal for 22-year-old Argentinian Matias Vuoso from Independiente as they step up their preparations for a return to the Premiership.

Striker Vuoso will travel to England on Saturday to sign a four-year contract.

The player is expected to have a medical on Monday, while City officials will check the Italian passport the player has possessed since 1999.

Relegation-threatened Independiente are keen to see the deal complete. They have financial problems and need the cash in a bid to make signings which they hope will keep them in the top flight of Argentinian football.

 

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english clubs spend too much money? you're kidding surely - if anyone spends too much money its the debt ridden clubs of seria a and la liga, like lazio and real madrid.

But you're right, 4mil for this sort of player is a lot of money, especially when you can buy Ortega for £3.5mil.

 

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Even doubling that fee of £3.5mil comes to what, £7 mil max. Still small beans in the big scheme of things.