Chelsea and Manchester City warned Edin Dzeko won't leave Wolfsburg for less than £35m

14 April 2010 17:00
Wolfsburg are demanding £35million for Chelsea and Manchester City target Edin Dzeko.[LNB]In demand: Dzeko tries to fire past Hoffenheim keeper Daniel Haas[LNB]The 24-year-old is widely expected to leave the German champions this summer after a season that has seen them slip towards mid-table.[LNB]Dzeko is still wanted by AC Milan, who tried to sign him last year, and German newspaper Sport Bild says only the Italians and Chelsea are preared to meet his £85,000 a week pay demands. [LNB]However, Wolfsburg's high price could scare off suitors and the club's general manager Dieter Hoeness insists they will not relent.[LNB]'We will not let him go for a smaller sum,' said Hoeness.[LNB]Even with a valuation closer to £25m, AC Milan's interest in the Bosnia international appears to have cooled. [LNB]AC Milan sporting director Ariedo Braida recently indicated they were happy with Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and no longer in the market.[LNB] Spotlight: Dzeko lines up against Fulham's Aaron Hughes in the Europa League[LNB]Tottenham and Manchester United have also been linked with a player who scored 36 goals in 42 games last season. [LNB]While that return has proved impossible to match, Dzeko has still notched 26 goals in 41 appearances this time around.[LNB] Edin for England? AC Milan give up on Dzeko as Chelsea and City eye dealUnited and Chelsea on Chiellini alert as Juve defender's agent demands new dealArsenal join Man City in £10m summer pursuit for Ajax ace Van der WielCHELSEA FC

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