Manchester City ae not prepared to meet Napoli’s asking price for Manchester United and Liverpool linked midfielder Jorginho and are ready to turn their attention towards other targets.
The 26-year-old has been on the radar of a number of top clubs in England following a brilliant season at Napoli and he could be on his way to the Premier League this summer.
Jorginho has been closely followed by Manchester United and Liverpool as they seek midfield reinforcements, but it seems the first moves have been made by Manchester City.
According to Italian broadcaster Sky Italia, the Premier League champions have touched base with Napoli to discuss the possibility of signing the Italy international this summer.
Napoli have made it clear that they want a fee of around €60m before they agree to sell one of the stars of their much heralded side, but it seems Manchester City are not ready to play ball.
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It has been claimed Pep Guardiola’s side are not prepared to pay such a sum for Jorginho and despite admiring the player, they are ready to walk away if Napoli don’t lower their demands.
Fiorentina’s Federico Chiesa is also on Manchester City’s radar and he could become their next target should Napoli look to play hard ball with their midfielder’s asking price.
With interest in Jorginho at its peak, Napoli believe they could get the price they want from his sale this summer.
