Martin Demichelis- Atletico Madrid to Manchester City
Manchester City have been looking to sign a quality centre back for awhile now. They currently have Jolean Lescott as the only fully fit central defender in their squad and manager Manuel Pellegrini had to use Javi Garcia as a makeshift centre back in the Sky Blues game with Cardiff City on Sunday. Manchester City lost that match 3-2 and the team’s defensive frailties were shown up by the newly promoted side. Pellegrini is hoping to strengthen his defence by signing Demichelis, who was one of his key players during his time at Malaga.
The Argentine only recently joined Atletico but looks certain to join Pellegrini at the Etihad before the transfer window closes. The transfer would have gone through sooner but City have reportedly been haggling over the Argentine’s transfer. Demichelis could be exactly the type of defender that City are looking for, having experience and a toughness that should serve him well in the Premier League.