Analysing the Transfer Gossip – 13th July: Part One

Manchester City’s Argentine defender Pablo Zabaleta, 28, wants to move to Italy and would like to play for Fiorentina.

Pablo Zabaleta

What’s the story? No he doesn’t.

Does it make sense? It would be an incredible signing for Fiorentina of course. Zabaleta is one of the top five players in his position in the world. But that’s exactly why City wouldn’t even contemplate selling him. Plus, he’s adored in Manchester, speaks fluent English and would be moving not only to an inferior league, but to a team that isn’t in the Champions League.

Is the price right? Must be worth £15m. Fiorentina can’t afford that.

Will it happen? 0/10 – Why would it? I can’t think of a single reason that this could possibly happen.

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