A source close to the Indian giants confirmed that the club is in negotiations with the three European heavyweights over an opportunity of playing a game in the eastern hub of India some time in July, saying:
A few months ago, a delegation from Manchester United was spotted in Kolkata, taking a tour of the Salt Lake Stadium. The Red Devil contingent seemed satisfied with the facilities on offer.
Here’s what the official replied when asked if the European giants in question will be bringing in their full-strength squads (if they do come):
The humid weather in the city during July, however, could play spoilsport, deterring the top stars from the teams from coming to the country.
The official, on the other hand, was unperturbed with the prospect of the weather being a deterrent, saying:
India seems to be a favorable destination for European clubs in the bid to expand their global market, with Liverpool also interested in offering technical support to the I-League club, as confirmed by East Bengal executive committee member Debabrata Sarkar, who said:
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