Chelsea and Manchester United warned Sergio Aguero's £50m price tag could rocket

23 August 2010 10:52
Chelsea and Manchester United have been warned that Sergio Aguero's price tag could be about to spiral.[LNB]The brilliant Argentina striker has long been admired by Carlo Ancelotti and Sir Alex Ferguson, but his reluctance to demand a move has enabled Atletico Madrid to demand a prohibitive £50million for his services.[LNB]That is the level of his current release clause and now Aguero has signalled his intention to sign a new deal at the Vicente Calderon that could see the recission fee rise even further.[LNB] Argie bargy: Sergio Aguero takes on Puyol [LNB]Loyal Aguero is prepared to let his cash-strapped employers decide when is best to cash in and has started the season believing his side can challenge Barcelona and Real Madrid for honours.[LNB]'I have told the club that I want to stay here, so they will sort out with my agent whether to renew my contract or not,' said the 22-year-old. 'I don't get involved with that.[LNB]Hot-property: Sergio Aguero is a target for Manchester United and Chelsea[LNB]'But, as I have always said, I'm happy and when the club needs to sell me for the money, they will do. But right now they don't want to and I'm here.'[LNB]Atletico started the season woefully last season, but finished the season relatively strongly to finish ninth in La Liga and win the Europa League. [LNB]They face another of Aguero's suitors in Friday's UEFA Super Cup: Inter Milan.[LNB]'Practically no players have left,' said Aguero, who joined the club from Independiente for £15 million in 2006. [LNB]'All of us from last year, when we got to two finals, are here, and this year, with the players we have brought in, we can do a lot more.[LNB]'We are capable of squaring up to any team with our confidence and winning mentality. It will be a great game.'[LNB] Hands off! Atletico warn Man United and Chelsea off £52m ace Aguero£20m Atletico ace Aguero fits the bill for Chelsea youth policyAguero will cost United or City £77m if Argentine signs new Atletico deal [LNB]  

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