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Man City double deal: Inter Milan to ask about two star players at Real Madrid game
MANCHESTER CITY'S summer transfer plans could be upset by Inter Milan as the Italian giants seek to sign two of their players before Pep Guardiola becomes manager, according to reports.
Inter Milan will reportedly track Yaya Toure and Pablo Zabaleta (left) in Madrid tonight
Inter are thought to be keen on landing midfielder Yaya Toure and full-back Pablo Zabaleta this summer.
Manager Roberto Mancini coached both players when he was in charge at the Etihad and bids are reportedly being prepared.
Inter will make initial contact with City during the Champions League semi-final at Real Madrid tonight, claim Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport.
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However, Ausilio does not plan to hold full transfer negotiations while in Madrid.
Instead, he will contact City's staff to ascertain their willingness to sell both players and their likely transfer fees.
Inter hope they can secure both deals before Guardiola, whose Bayern Munich side crashed out of the Champions League last night, joins City.
Guardiola is said to be open minded about his squad for now and will assess player sales once he has seen them in training.
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