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Manchester City involved in transfer tussle with Atletico Madrid for Pablo Osvaldo
MANCHESTER CITY are set to rival Atletico Madrid for Pablo Osvaldo.
The troubled Roma striker is believed to be heading for the exit door after launching an astonishing tirade on Twitter in May, criticising his manager.
The Citizens are looking to freshen up their attacking line-up after seeing Carlos Tevez join Juventus for £10m.
Though they are also tracking Brazil's Confederations Cup hero Fred, Osvaldo is also on their shortlist.
A report in Spanish publication Marca suggests Atletico are plotting a move for Osvaldo as they seek to fill the void left behind by Radamel Falcao.
Furthermore, they ascertain that Osvaldo could fetch £15m, which wouldn't prohibit City.
Despite Osvaldo's off-the-field problems last season, he still managed 16 goals in Serie A.