Eto'o transfer to Man City in danger of collapse

Abu Dhabi-owned Manchester City's ambitious bid to sign Samuel Eto'o is in danger of collapsing at the eleventh hour, following reports the Barcelona striker is demanding almost half of the £25 million transfer fee in addition to wages of about £200,000 a week.

The Times reported that with the Spanish champions refusing to bow to such demands, the transfer is unlikely to go through unless a compromise can be reached, leaving Eto'o to see out the remaining year of his contract at the Nou Camp.

Josep Maria Mesalles, the player's agent, is set to hold a press conference in Barcelona on Tuesday when the future of Eto'o is expected to be confirmed.

Having failed to land Kaká, the Brazil forward, in January, City are bracing themselves for more disappointment in their search for a global superstar.

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