City at the centre of Robinho reports

Manchester City were at the centre of a fresh twist in a dramatic transfer deadline day amid reports they are closing in on Robinho.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2008 - 23:23

Manchester City were at the centre of a fresh twist in a dramatic transfer deadline day amid reports they are closing in on Robinho.

City had hoped to hijack Manchester United’s bid for Dimitar Berbatov by agreeing a British record fee of over £30m for the Tottenham striker.

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