Sergio Aguero’s agent reportedly spent five days in England negotiating terms for the Atletico Madrid attacker’s potential move to Manchester City, and has flown to Argentina to present the option to his client, according to AS.
Roberto Mancini has eyed ‘Kun’ as a potential replacement for Carlos Tevez, who is keen to leave the club, and a deal appears to be coming closer to fruition.
AS reports that Hernan Reguera was in England between Monday and Friday of last week, and has thrashed out terms that will now be considered by the 23-year-old striker.
The Spanish daily also reports that the Quilmes-born striker will use the coming days to think over the details before making a decision regarding his future.
It is believed that Aguero will not attend Atleti’s pre-season training tomorrow, with the avoidance of an uncomfortable situation the aim as his time at the Santiago Calderon is seemingly coming to an end.
After handing in a transfer request, the ex-Independiente forward has been subject to transfer speculation all summer long, with the Eastlands outfit one of the main suitors, along with Juventus and city rivals Real Madrid.
Consequently, the capital side have been linked with a move for Espanyol’s Pablo Osvaldo as a replacement for Aguero in a €20 million deal (£17.6m), states Marca.
Meanwhile, Sky Sports are reporting that in the next 48 hours, the Spanish club expect to hold official talks with Roberto Mancini’s club over the proposed transfer of Aguero.
Mancini has made it clear he believes Aguero would represent a great capture for City.
“Aguero is young and can start to score a lot. He will become a top striker. He is 23 and now is his time,” the City manager is quoted as saying by Sky.
“He is like Carlos Tevez and could play with Carlos, or Edin Dzeko or Mario Balotelli.
“He can play as first striker or second striker. He has good technique. After many years in a top club like Atletico Madrid he can play Premier League.
“Aguero is a good player, like Samir Nasri, like Cesc Fabregas, like Robin van Persie – there are a lot of good players in England.”
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Atletico Madrid’s Sergio Aguero weighing up Manchester City move following agent’s negotiation with Premier League club – report