Source: Team_Talk
City keen on Lavezzi - Agent
Manchester City have been in talks with Napoli with a view to signing Ezequiel Lavezzi, according to Roberto Mancini's agent.[LNB] The Argentina international has been strongly linked with a move to the Premier League this summer, with City and Liverpool among the clubs keen to acquire Lavezzi's services.[LNB]With City captain Carlos Tevez set to leave the Eastlands club this summer, the 26-year-old Lavezzi is considered by Mancini to be an ideal replacement.[LNB]Mancini's agent, Giorgio De Giorgis, spoke about City's pursuit of Lavezzi and even claimed England midfielder Gareth Barry could be a makeweight in the transfer.[LNB]He told Radio CRC: "Manchester City's interest in Lavezzi could be a reality.[LNB]"City have been negotiating for the past few months with Napoli, regardless of Tevez's situation. City has spoken to Napoli about Pocho (Lavezzi).[LNB]"But 31million euros for Lavezzi, I think it's excessive.[LNB]"However, to find a player who is ready like Pocho is, it's not easy.[LNB]"Manchester City could include a player in the deal, but I don't know what player could interest Napoli.[LNB]"The only one could be (Gareth) Barry, who is an England international and does not have a high salary."[LNB]Lavezzi is under contract with Napoli until June 2015 and has a release clause of 30million euros (£26.8million).[LNB]Napoli, like City, will play in next season's Champions League.[LNB]
