Italian newspapers claim Liverpool aren’t the only Premier League team in talks for Ezequiel Lavezzi, as Manchester City are close to a deal.
The Napoli striker is hurt by the failure to increase his wages as promised, so is considering a move to England.
Up until now all the talk has been about Liverpool and a supposed £15m offer, an interest that was confirmed by his representative.
"There is a very real offer from a team who are playing in the Champions League and where he would earn much more than here,” said agent Alejandro Mazzoni this week.
However, today it has emerged that Manchester City are also tracking ‘Pocho’ and could propose over £3m per season to join the Eastlands side.
At present, Lavezzi only earns £1m per season at the Stadio San Paolo.
Napoli have so far refused to consider any offers for Lavezzi, but could change their mind after bringing in Fabio Quagliarella from Udinese.
They would also use the cash raised from his sale to tempt Sampdoria’s Antonio Cassano to the club.
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