Veron snubs City and other transfer gossip

Juan Sebastien Veron has turned down a mega-money move to Manchester City. According to report’s, Veron’s current club Estudiantes of Argentina were offered £7m for the 35-year-old, with the same amount going straight into the pocket of Veron. "I talked to Mancini, but it's not possible now, it's not about money. First comes my family and second it's because I made a decision and I want to respect it," said Veron, who played alongside City boss Roberto Mancini at Sampdoria and Lazio. Elsewhere, Arsenal will launch a £9m move for West Ham striker Carlton Cole if Nicklas Bendtner fails a fitness test on Friday; Arsenal, Man United and Man City are battling it out for Cardiff City's 17-year-old defender Adam Matthews, who is seen as one of the best prospects outside the EPL; and Tottenham have renewed their interest Sporting Lisbon defender Miguel Veloso.