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Adebayor: I'd prefer Barça Monday 30 June, 2008

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Arsenal marksman Emmanuel Adebayor is moving further away from Milan after hinting that he would rather join Barcelona.

The Togolese international became Milan’s main target as they look to add to their firepower this summer and he seems set to quit the Emirates Stadium in spite of the Gunners’ desire to keep him.

According to the News of the World, Adebayor has demanded a new £120,000-per-week deal is he is to stay put, but he is now flirting with Barcelona rather than Milan.

“Barcelona have made a good financial offer,” the 24-year-old said. “I am under contract with Arsenal, but it’s up to the directors to satisfy my demands, otherwise I will leave.

“You have to take advantage of the moment. Why not go to Barcelona if their Coach Josep Guardiola already has me in his plans?

“Milan are a great club, but unfortunately they aren’t in the Champions League,” he concluded.

The Rossoneri are being widely tipped to turn to Barcelona star Ronaldinho instead and are said to be closing in on an agreement.

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Not being in the CL was always going to cost Milan at some point, and here it is.