Thiago Alcantara who was under and un-protected contract at Barcelona.Youngsters Thiago and Acapandie Join City!
Joe Friar made his first signings as City manager by bringing in 16 year old Thiago Alcantara from Barcelona and Vincent Acapandie from AJ Auxerre. Thiago was under an un-protected contract at Barcelona so the promising youngster comes in on a free while Acapandie was also free, £325k compensation was payed to Auxerre for taking the player. Joe Friar has said he's very excited about seeing both youngsters in action for the 1st team shortly but for the moment they will play their football in the reserve team. There are many rumours circulating that City have offered for Michael Owen but in a dramatic turn of events it turns out his strike partner Obafemi Martins could be on his way to City. Keegan revealed he had accepted an initial £4.3 million bid from City which will eventually rise to £12.75 million through monthly installments. With such a complex deal agreed, it looks positive that the deal could go through. The latest rumour is suggesting Spurs winger Aaron Lennon could be on his way to City for no less than £15 million.
