Roy bidding to bring back Julio
KEANE ON ARCA
MIDDLESBROUGH skipper Julio Arca is a transfer target for Sunderland.
Black Cats boss Roy Keane failed with a cheeky £2million bid for the Argentine midfielder last August.
But he is set to return with an improved offer after being handed a £40m war chest this summer.
Arca, 27, is still adored on Wearside, where he spent six years before asking to leave six weeks before Keane took charge in August. 2006.
Quipped
Despite losing his place in recent weeks due to a loss of form, Boro boss Gareth Southgate wants to keep Arca at the Riverside.
Southgate quipped eight months ago that Arca is worth £10m — but Keane would hope to land him for less than half of that.
Keane’s priority this summer is making Jonny Evans’ loan move from Manchester United permanent.
He will also make a renewed effort to land Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan as he looks to bring in five ‘quality’ players.
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