German publication Sport Bild claims that Chelsea and AC Milan are the only clubs left in the chase for Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko.
Dzeko has scored 24 goals in 42 appearances for Wolfsburg so far this season. Last season, he was a major factor in Wolfsburg lifting the Bundesliga title. The 24 year-old is considered to be one of Europe's top strikers.
This morning, Italian media reports indicated that Juventus had also entered the race for Dzeko. In addition, a host of other top clubs have also been linked to the Bosnian striker, including Arsenal and Manchester United.
However, Sport Bild claims that Premier League leaders Chelsea and Italian giants AC Milan are the only two clubs willing to pay Dzeko a requested 5 million Euros salary per season. It is understood that AC Milan had a bid for Dzeko rejected last summer and it is known that the player himself is an AC Milan supporter. However, in an apparent invitation to the likes of Chelsea, Dzeko earlier this month said, “I never said that I absolutely want Italy.”
Dzeko’s contract at Wolfsburg runs until 2013 and the one sticking point in any deal, according to Sport Bild is the 40 million Euros that Wolfsburg are demanding for their prized asset. They appear unwilling to lower their asking price for Chelsea, AC Milan or any other club.
Wolfsburg general manager Dieter Hoeness told Sport Bild, “We will not let him go for a smaller sum.”
Dzeko has scored 24 goals in 42 appearances for Wolfsburg so far this season. Last season, he was a major factor in Wolfsburg lifting the Bundesliga title. The 24 year-old is considered to be one of Europe's top strikers.
This morning, Italian media reports indicated that Juventus had also entered the race for Dzeko. In addition, a host of other top clubs have also been linked to the Bosnian striker, including Arsenal and Manchester United.
However, Sport Bild claims that Premier League leaders Chelsea and Italian giants AC Milan are the only two clubs willing to pay Dzeko a requested 5 million Euros salary per season. It is understood that AC Milan had a bid for Dzeko rejected last summer and it is known that the player himself is an AC Milan supporter. However, in an apparent invitation to the likes of Chelsea, Dzeko earlier this month said, “I never said that I absolutely want Italy.”
Dzeko’s contract at Wolfsburg runs until 2013 and the one sticking point in any deal, according to Sport Bild is the 40 million Euros that Wolfsburg are demanding for their prized asset. They appear unwilling to lower their asking price for Chelsea, AC Milan or any other club.
Wolfsburg general manager Dieter Hoeness told Sport Bild, “We will not let him go for a smaller sum.”
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