Report: Emmanuel Adebayor in Talks With N.Y. Red Bulls About Possible MLS Move

Emmanuel Adebayor's 2009 move from Arsenal to Manchester City made him a very rich man. But his lucrative contract has made it difficult to find a new home after he fell out of favor with City boss Roberto Mancini.

Adebayor's agent is in talks about a shock switch to Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls. The London Evening Standard reports an MLS move has become an option, as few English clubs are willing to meet Adebayor's salary demands.

"Emmanuel Adebayor will be offered the opportunity to link up again with Thierry Henry in New York if the Americans can agree terms with Manchester City," the report says. "The Major League Soccer side have been in contact with Adebayor's advisors and are believed to be willing to match his £175,000-a-week wage ($14.7 million per year) at the Premier League club."

The Togolese striker spent this season on loan with Tottenham Hotspur. His 16 goals in 32 Premier League games made him a favorite with fans and teammates. Tottenham has expressed interest in making the loan switch a permanent one, but the money involved — both in terms of salary and a potential transfer fee — makes it difficult to pull off.

It's hard to believe the Red Bulls would match what Manchester City pays the 29-year-old. Thierry Henry is the team's highest earner at $5.6 million (£3.6 million). Adebayor's current wages are almost three-times that amount. A move to N.Y. could happen if Adebayor is willing to terminate his City contract, and sign with the Red Bulls for a lower amount.

It expires at the end of the 2012-13 season. At that point, he would be able to choose his next destination. A move to MLS, or anywhere else would be much more likely in a year's time.

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