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Fenerbahce reportedly fail with last-ditch move to sign Manchester City playmaker David Silva

Turkish news outlet claim that the Yellow Canaries agreed a fee with Premier League outfit and personal terms with the ace before deal broke down

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By Gary Stonerhouse
9th September 2017, 10:57 am
Updated: 9th September 2017, 12:14 pm

Fenerbahce reportedly failed with an attempt to sign Manchester City’s David Silva this week.

The European transfer window slammed shut nine days ago as Premier League clubs finalised their summer business.

Fenerbahce reportedly failed with a deadline day move for David Silva
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Fenerbahce reportedly failed with a deadline day move for David Silva

Reports in Turkey claim that a move for the Spaniard was nearly completed
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Reports in Turkey claim that a move for the Spaniard was nearly completed

However, the Turkish one remained open until last night.

And Hurriyet claim that Fener made an attempt to bring the Spanish playmaker to Istanbul.

Silva, 31, has been at City since 2010 and remains a key player for the club.

The ex-Valencia star has featured in all three matches for the Citizens so far this campaign.

Despite the wealth of options available to him, Pep Guardiola still views him as one of his main men.

Although the reports in Turkey claim that both a fee and personal terms were agreed between the player and Fenerbahce.

It is claimed that Fenerbahce agreed a fee with Manchester City for the playmaker
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It is claimed that Fenerbahce agreed a fee with Manchester City for the playmaker

And that the attacker agreed terms with the Istanbul-based outfit
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And that the attacker agreed terms with the Istanbul-based outfit

And that City had agreed a fee with their counterparts.

No deal was made public and neither club has commented on the speculation.

Silva is expected to line-up for Guardiola’s side this afternoon when they welcome rivals Liverpool to the Etihad.

The 31-year-old still remains a key man at the Etihad
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The 31-year-old still remains a key man at the Etihad

He has featured in all three Premier League matches so far this season and grabbed two assists
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He has featured in all three Premier League matches so far this season and grabbed two assists

The Spanish international moved to City in 2010
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The Spanish international moved to City in 2010

He will be hoping to continue his fine start to the campaign which has seen him contribute two assists already.

Meanwhile, Fenerbahce did manage to get one deal with an English club over the line yesterday.

They secured the loan signing of Tottenham striker Vincent Janssen on loan until the end of the season.
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