Man City 'close' to Diarra deal

Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud has admitted Alou Diarra could be close to joining Manchester City despite no approach being made as yet.

"We have not had any approach from them to now," said Triaud in an interview in France.

"But this does not mean they are not close to the player.

"But I would just like to reiterate the market begins in a week and by then, the rumours will multiply. As usual."