Manchester City Turn Attention To Valencia's Carlos Marchena – Report

City's summer of spending could continue with the potential capture of Valencia's captain.

Jul 3, 2009 3:57:20 PM

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Carlos Marchena, Spain (Goal.com)
Following their inability to land top target John Terry, Manchester City have instead turned to Spain defender Carlos Marchena, currently on the books of cash-strapped Valencia, according to The Daily Mail.

Valencia have already allowed one transfer to proceed, that of Raul Albiol to mega-spending Real Madrid, and Mark Hughes could be set to take advantage of Los Che's fiscal issues by tabling an attractive offer.

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The report claims that Marchena has just two years left on his current contract, but is eager to renew terms. However, Valencia may be opposed to such a move as it would only inflate their wage-bill.

The player's agent, Manuel Garcia Quilon, has been approached by Manchester City and Greek giants Panathinaikos, according to Valencia journal Superdeporte.

Marchena has only just begun his summer holiday, having been a part of the Spain squad that reached the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup.

Alan Dawson, Goal.com
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