The Telegraph is reporting that Manchester City will demand at least £50m for top scorer Carlos Tevez, who has scored 19 Premier League goals, and will risk keeping him against his will should no suitable offer arrive. Manchester City signed the Argentine for £32m from rivals Manchester United and Manchester City officials feel that his recent improved performances have nearly doubled that valuation.
Manchester City are preparing for the fact that the player may wish to move on even if Manchester City are successful in their quest for a Champions League place – but may find few suitors at that price. There are few clubs that have the financial muscle to both match City’s valuation and pay the wages Tevez will demand of around £160,000 per week.
Inter Milan is the most likely destination, but while the Italian club could afford Tevez they will not spend £50m on one player, because they know there are several areas of the team that needs strengthening. It is not believed that the other Italian clubs will pay the asking price either.
Therefore, that only really leaves Barcalona, Real Madrid or Chelsea, but if neither of these clubs show an interest, Manchester City are prepared to risk the wrath of the advisors of Tevez to keep the player for another year.
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