£7m Afonso to solve Sven's goal shortage
Last updated at 08:05am on 9th November 2007
Manchester City will sign Brazil striker Afonso Alves from Heerenveen in the January transfer window. The 26-year-old forward has agreed to the move and will arrive for a fee expected to be £7million.
The scorer of 35 goals in 31 appearances last season - making him Holland's leading marksman - has been watched regularly by City staff, including boss Sven Goran Eriksson.
Afonso Alves (left) is wanted by Sven Goran Eriksson at Manchester City