Sevilla director of football Monchi has already confirmed his side rejected Manchester City’s €55m offer for Jules Koundé.
The Citizens maintain an interest in the centre-back as their sporting director, Txiki Begiristain views him as a player for the present and future, according to Marca.
The Covid-19 crisis has impacted finances of several clubs, and it will be difficult for any club to pay the Frenchman’s €90m release clause.
It’s claimed City must raise their bid, even if they expect Sevilla to drop from that demand.
Julen Lopetegui’s men take on Bayern Munich in the UEFA Super Cup later today, and as a part of the match preview, Koundé is highlighted in today’s L’Equipe.
The newspaper focuses on how the 21-year-old established himself as one of the best defenders in Europe last season, and also discusses the Premier League club’s interest in him.
Koundé’s immediate focus is on the clash against Bayern, but on the sidelines, there are questions if Pep Guardiola’s side would make a new proposal, between €60m and €70m.
L’Equipe states Monchi ‘would like to push’ the English club to get close to the €90m release clause.
Although the Sevilla sporting director is trying to get the best deal possible, the report doesn’t explain whether or not the Europa League winners will accept if City table a new offer in the region of €60-70m.
