Promising young Ghanaian midfielder Anthony Annan is being tipped to become Mark Hughes’ first signing since taking over at Manhchester City.
Hughes has been tracking the 21-year-old midfielder very closely since before last season already, as he had been intent on brining the player described as ‘the new Essien’ to Blackburn.
Annan, the kind of tough-tackling defensive midfielder City are lacking, played the better part of this season on loan to Norwegian club side Stabaek, but in a recent report on the Ghanaian FA official website, stated that he would relish a move to the English Premiership instead.
“Playing in Norway has been great for him as all the big clubs in England have scouts and people over there. We are confident he will be playing in England next season,” said his agent Craig Honeyman.
“He was outstanding in the Africa Cup along with Essien and Muntari, and that only shows what standard he is up to at this stage.
“His priority is most definitely a move to England and he has seen how well the likes of Muntari and Essien have done. There is interest and a lot from the Premier League.
“Anthony is definitely looking to move this summer.”
Derek Wanner, Goal.com
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