Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Man City discuss Eto'o with Barca

Samuel Eto'o
Eto'o is the fifth highest goalscorer in Barcelona's history

Manchester City and Barcelona officials met on Monday and discussed the possible transfer of Samuel Eto'o to Eastlands, BBC Sport understands

Although it was billed as a contact-building exercise, the possibility of a deal for £40m-rated Cameroon striker Eto'o formed part of their discussions.

The 28-year-old was transfer-listed by Barcelona last season but has found his best form under new boss Pep Guardiola.

Eto'o has given no indication he would be willing to leave the Catalan giants.

Ambitious Manchester City have the financial clout to lure the likes of Eto'o to Eastlands.

But the club will not figure in next season's Champions League and are by no means guaranteed a place in the new Europa League either.

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