Transfer Rumour: Dzeko a £25m target of Inter which could pave the way for Cavani heading to City

Transfer Gossip: 09/01/13

Who:- Edin Dzeko (Man City), Cavani (Napoli)

To:- Inter Milan, Man City

Extra:-  Inter Milan are contemplating a £25m bid for the Bosnian striker which could open up a move for Edinson Cavani to Man City.

Opinion:- Dzeko moved from Wolfsburg to Man City for £27m in January 2011 and since then he has shown how much of a threat he has been. He proved this at Wolfsburg but since moving to City he has shown his talent to a different audience including his famous goal against QPR that sparked City’s comeback to win the Premier League on the final day of last season. Though this season it’s been clear that Dzeko has been frustrated by his lack of first team opportunities and has stated himself that he wants to be more than a bench player. Competition is very tough upfront at City with Sergio Aguero, Carlos Tevez and Mario Balotelli competing with the big front man. I think that if Dzeko was to move to Inter then Cavani would only move if he was guaranteed first team football (along with a almost certain good wage) and to be honest it really can’t be with the talent they have upfront. Overall I can see Dzeko leaving Man City and in this window if Inter make a bid but whether Cavani wants to leave Napoli for City is very doubtful. The striker is a clinical goal scorer and proved so when he score a hatrick for Napoli last weekend against Roma, he clearly would need a guarantee to be playing every week and I don’t think City can give him that unless another striker moves from City.     

Source:- The Daily Mail, The Sun    

Below: Cavani's hatrick against Roma last weekend.