City likely to lose out in bid for Eto'o
Samuel Eto’o is virtually certain to snub Manchester City’s “stratospheric” offer.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta yesterday confirmed City were looking to make Eto’o the highest paid player in the world.
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta yesterday confirmed City were looking to make Eto’o the highest paid player in the world.
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