Clubs did not agree to loan the forward Edin Dzeko and demand 31.5 million euros for him.
The Italian team wanted to rent the footballer and was willing to pay his full salary, which amounts to 215 thousand euros per week, but the English champions are inclined to sell the Bosnian.
Dzeko's contract with "Man City" is valid for another three years, but the forward, who cost 34 million euros, lost his place in the starting lineup last season and may be forced to leave.
The player himself did not rule out such a possibility: "For now, I represent "Man City", but whether I will really stay here will be clear when the transfer window closes. Until then, a lot can happen."
However, coach Roberto Mancini said slightly differently: "I don't think there is a big chance for Dzeko to leave. Edin can say that it's not fun to sit on the bench, but in any powerful club you have to deal with competition."
Last season in the English championship, Dzeko scored fourteen goals in over 30 matches.