Manchester United Closing In On Antonio Valencia From Wigan

Manchester United have been watching Antonio Valencia for a long time now. With the departure of Steve Bruce from the JJB and the arrival of Swansea manager Roberto Martinez, Valencia has decided it is time to move on. Especially with all this upheavel.

Manchester United are in pole position to beat Real Madrid to the signing of Antonio Valencia. United are embroiled in a tug-of-war for his signature with Real Madrid although agent Diego Herrera says the Spanish giants have yet to make a move. The Ecuador winger has caught the eye of Sir Alex Ferguson this season and the United manager has reportedly made a £16million bid for him.

Madrid were said to have made a bid themselves but Herrera has heard nothing - paving the way for United to pounce. Florentino Perez sanctioned the world record breaking transfer of Kaka from AC Milan but as far as Valencia is concerned, he's kept quiet.

"The only official offer from Real Madrid for Antonio was last January. The offer came from the previous president but Florentino is over there now so I don't know if they are going to go for him again.

"It is the right time for him to leave, now that the manager has left, he feels it is time to move on."

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Real Madrid And Manchester United Chase Brucie's Bonus

The battle to sign Luis Antonio Valencia is still raging on in the background and it looks like Steve Bruce holds all the aces for this one. Manchester United and Real Madrid are both casting their envious eyes in the direction of Luis Antonio Valencia and as far as Wigan Athletic are concerened they are prepared to do an 'EL Zamalek'.

With the Egyptian outfit preparing to sell Latics' loanee striker, Amr Zaki, to the highest bidder, Steve Bruce will do likewise with regards to Valencia.

It is expected that the English and Spanish giants will now have to break through the £20 million barrier in order to get their man.....Back To Home Page...