City boss Hughes blasts Sturridge's advisors over striker's wage demands

Manchester City's contract talks with striker Daniel Sturridge have broken down after the 19-year-old's representatives asked for more than £60,000-a-week.City boss Mark Hughes is keen to tie Sturridge to the club for the long-term but is adamant that the club will not be forced in to paying over the odds just because of its new found wealth.Sturridge - who has made 11 appearances for City in all competition, netting five times - is understood to want parity with the likes of the influential Stephen Ireland, a demand City are unwilling to meet. Top dollar: Sturridge's representatives have asked for £60,000-a-weekHughes said last night: 'We want him to stay. He is an outstanding player and he is in the last year of his contract.'He knows and his advisors know he is in a position of strength as regards his contract but at the moment we're not close to an agreement.'We have made it clear that we feel for his sake, and for his development, that this is the best place for him.'But other things are of more importance to other people around him.' Hughes hits out at Bellamy doubters after Man City's Wales star clashes with a fanGet out of Manchester to make a mark with Brazil, Dunga tells City star ElanoMANCHESTER CITY FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB  

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