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Man City launch surprise bid for Barcelona ace
Full story: FootyBunker
Liverpool tell Man City they’ll take Tevez off their hands
Full story: Tribalfootball
Meanwhile, QPR manager Mark Hughes has offered to take Tevez on loan – and help City’s title challenge by taking points off their rivals at the top.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is battling it out with Juventus for the signature of Roma’s attacking midfielder David Pizarro, 32.
Full story: Daily Mail
Tottenham have opened talks with Manchester City over an £8m permanent move for on-loan striker Emmanuel Adebayor, 27.
Full story: Daily Mail