by Chinners » Mon Aug 20, 2012 6:35 pm
From todays Bollox ....
Manchester City 'join Chelsea in chasing Stevan Jovetic transfer'
Manchester City have joined Chelsea in the race to sign Fiorentina forward Stevan Jovetic, according to reports in Italy.
Citizens boss Roberto Mancini is keen to add another striker to his squad and has seemingly set his sights on the Montenegro international, who is also a target for Juventus.
City have apparently already tested the water with a bid, only to see it rejected, reports La Nazione.
It remains to be seen whether they will return with an improved offer for the 22-year-old, who Fiorentina value at £25million.
Juventus and Chelsea have also had bids for Jovetic turned down since the transfer window opened, but both remain interested.
.The European champions are believed to be putting together a cash-plus-player package featuring Yossi Benayoun in the hope of tempting the Viola to sell.
However, Juventus looks like Jovetic's most likely destination, should Fiorentina finally allow him to leave.