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Barcelona news: Manchester City favourites to sign Andres Iniesta among European elites
BARCELONA icon Andres Iniesta could rock up at Manchester City this summer, according to the bookies.
Barcelona star Andres Iniesta is wanted in China
Iniesta is out of contract at Barcelona at the end of the season and is expected to depart the club.
The veteran midfielder has seen his influence at the Nou Camp wane in recent months, although he remains a regular in the first team.
Barcelona have grand plans to replace Iniesta and are likely to grant his wish to leave before or after the World Cup.
China has been mooted as the most likely destination for the Spaniard.
But bookmakers Betway claim Manchester City remain in the running for his signature.
The bookies reckon Manchester City are the favourites among European teams to land Andres Iniesta
City are favourites among the European elite at 6/1 to land Iniesta.
The link between City manager Pep Guardiola and the player seems to make City the obvious choice if Iniesta were to remain in Europe.
“The 33-year-old Spaniard is set to announce his future in the coming days and the early betting suggests a reunion with Pep Guardiola at the Etihad could be on the cards,” said Betway’s Alan Alger.
Behind City are PSG (14/1), Manchester United and Chelsea (both 20/1) and Liverpool (25/1) - all unlikely candidates to land the player.
Andres Iniesta (left) played under Pep Guardiola at Barcelona
China (8/11) remains the most likely destination for Iniesta, with the MLS (3/1) not far behind.
It was claimed earlier this month that Iniesta’s deal with an unnamed Chinese Super League club had already been agreed - and that the contract in part involved the distribution rights of the player’s own-branded wine - Bodega Iniesta - around China.
City themselves are expected to sign midfield recruits this summer, with Yaya Toure likely on his way out and Fernandinho turning 33 in May.