MANCHESTER CITY’S pursuit of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has hit a roadblock as Dortmund refuse to budge on his asking price.
Pep Guardiola is a big fan of the Gabon striker but the notoriously stubborn German outfit will not accept less than £65million.
It means City may turn their attention elsewhere despite their long-term interest in Aubameyang, 27.
The striker scored 36 goals in 45 appearances last season but Etihad chiefs would have to make him their record signing.
Dortmund are notoriously tough negotiators as was seen when they allowed Robert Lewandowski to run down his contract instead of selling him in 2013.
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They also clung on to Ilkay Gundogan and Mats Hummels in the face of repeated bids until they were ready to let them go this summer.
those two departures could hit City as the Germans do not want to let too many star names leave in one transfer window.
Manchester United’s interest in Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been rebuffed, with the club insisting the Armenian will be forced to see out his contract.
With a bumper new TV deal coming into play, Premier League clubs are often held to ransom for players as European rivals know they can pay.
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