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CARLOS TEVEZ has urged Fernando Torres to join him at Manchester City.

Eastlands boss Roberto Mancini admitted at the weekend he wants to sign the Liverpool striker.

And Tevez reckons they could become the deadliest duo in the Premier League.

The Argie said: "Torres would definitely make us better. He's one of the top strikers in the world and I would love to have him as a team-mate.

"Last year we ended up contesting the Champions League places. I have no doubt that this year we will achieve that aim and fight for the title.

"The club will pick up reinforcements and this will make us stronger.

"I know I've never regretted coming to City. It's the best decision I ever made."

However Kop boss Roy Hodgson insists World Cup-winning ace Torres is staying put.

The ex-Fulham chief feared losing the £50million-rated starbut he is now excited about welcoming the Spaniard back to Melwood next week.

Hodgson, whose season starts tomorrow at Macedonian side Rabotnicki in Europa League qualifying, said: "He's told us he's looking forward to Monday.

"Looking forward to getting back to work and looking forward to playing for Liverpool next season.

"He's enjoying a well-deserved holiday, his first in three years."

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Balotellis agent in Manchester?

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/pre ... old-talks-

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snippet about Luiz - Mourinho says RM are out - he's too dear
http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer ... -defender-
Real Madrid Coach Jose Mourinho Backs Down Over Benfica Defender David Luiz's Price Tag
Manchester City left to swoop for centre back...

By Andrew McLean
Jul 29, 2010 8:21:00 AM


Manchester City have taken pole position in the race to sign Benfica centre back David Luiz, as Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho accepts the player's price tag is too high.

Mourinho told TV1 Spain, "I like him a lot, but he will not come to Madrid this year.

"There was a little contact, but the price is prohibitive. After all that was spent on last year's Madrid, now we do not have much to spend."

Los Blancos are still looking to shell out €25 million in acquiring Milan's Brazilian defender Thiago Silva, clearly with still transfer kitty to spend. as Stuttgart midfielder Sami Khedira also edges closer to signing.

The blue half of Manchester now are in the clear to capture their man with a reported bid of €33 million

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