Manchester City Join Race To Sign Udinese Ace Alexis Sanchez

It has been revealed that Premier League rich boys Manchester City are closing in on Udinese dazzler Alexis Sanchez.

The Daily Mail has reported that City chief executive Garry Cook watched transfer target Sanchez figure prominently in Udinese’s 2-1 victory over Lazio on Sunday.

City’s European scout Barry Hunter and football administrator Brian Marwood were also present.

City want to negotiate a deal for the £32million-rated Chile winger ahead of possible moves by Manchester United, Inter Milan, Barcelona and Real Madrid.

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Arsenal Tracking Udinese Midfielder Gokhan Inler

Premier League giants Arsenal are reportedly tracking Udinese midfielder Gokhan Inler.

Udine media sources has confirmed that the London based club are among a chasing pack of clubs for the £8 million-rated Switzerland international.

The 26 year old midfielder is a Switzerland teammate of Johan Djourou.

Inler was considered by Roy Hodgson as a possible replacement for Javier Mascherano when the midfielder quit Liverpool in the summer, but Arsenal are at the head of the queue.

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Antonio di Natale Happy He Stayed On With Udinese

Udinese striker Antonio di Natale has revealed that he has no regrets rejecting Juventus last summer.

Udinese are in a good position to finish in the top four this season.

The Italian international told Il Guerin Sportivo magazine : “I stayed in Udine because of the people at this club,”.

“I am 33 years old, no longer 20, so I have different priorities. I was happy to stay at a professional club where it feels like you’re in a family atmosphere.

“Of course we talked it over with my actual family too and I am the one who decides when it comes to my work, but quite simply none of us wanted to go to Turin.

“I took a couple of days to think it over. I spent them at my football school and all temptation disappeared. Will I remain at Udinese? I really think I will.”

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Cagliari 0-4 Udinese – Match Highlights

Udinese kept their hopes of Champions League football alive with four goals in 14 minutes to see off Cagliari at the Stadio Sant’Elia.

Despite plenty of the chances on goal, the first goal of the afternoon came after 42 minutes through Mehdi Benatia.

Two minutes later Alexis Sanchez doubled the lead with a memorable solo goal and then Antonio Di Natale notched twice in six minutes after half-time.

Andrea Cossu and Andrea Lazzari combined for the first attempt of the game, the latter’s touch going just wide after five minutes.

Di Natale went even closer in the 16th minute when his curled free-kick from 25 yards was well saved by Michael Agazzi.

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