Villarreal accepting Senna fate
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Villarreal coach Manuel Pellegrini has admitted that Marcos Senna is edging closer to a move to Manchester United.
The Spain international is one of Sir Alex Ferguson's chief targets after securing the services of Tottenham star Michael Carrick for an initial fee of £14 million.
Although the Brazil-born midfield battler is happy to remain with the Yellow Submarines, the two clubs are close to agreeing a deal.
"In the case of Marcos, nothing is 100 percent finalised," explained Pellegrini to Marca.
"I understand that this is a great opportunity for him but, for us, it is going to be a great footballing loss if he does end up going.
"If he leaves, I'll be happy for him but I will be sad for the team.
"I am very happy for him because he deserves it. He is a player who has proved his class and I have always found it very strange that nobody came in for him sooner as he is a great player."
United boss Ferguson has confirmed he is hoping to make more moves in the transfer market before the window slams shut at the end of August.
The 30-year-old was included in Spain's World Cup squad and impressed during Villarreal's UEFA Champions League run, as they helped knock United out along the way to the semi-finals.
The Spain international is one of Sir Alex Ferguson's chief targets after securing the services of Tottenham star Michael Carrick for an initial fee of £14 million.
Although the Brazil-born midfield battler is happy to remain with the Yellow Submarines, the two clubs are close to agreeing a deal.
"In the case of Marcos, nothing is 100 percent finalised," explained Pellegrini to Marca.
"I understand that this is a great opportunity for him but, for us, it is going to be a great footballing loss if he does end up going.
"If he leaves, I'll be happy for him but I will be sad for the team.
"I am very happy for him because he deserves it. He is a player who has proved his class and I have always found it very strange that nobody came in for him sooner as he is a great player."
United boss Ferguson has confirmed he is hoping to make more moves in the transfer market before the window slams shut at the end of August.
The 30-year-old was included in Spain's World Cup squad and impressed during Villarreal's UEFA Champions League run, as they helped knock United out along the way to the semi-finals.
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