Given the money on offer at Manchester City, they’re not accustomed to being turned down by players.
Convincing young players, as well as keeping those already at the club, has proven to be something of a problem at the Etihad, though.
With the success of the likes of Jadon Sancho in the Bundesliga, young players are now prioritising clubs where they can get game time over the big money moves.
And that appears to be the case in their pursuit of Lucien Agoume. According to FC Inter News, Manchester City are more than keen on the 17-year-old midfielder.
However, the youngster favours a switch to the San Siro and Inter have used that to their advantage. They matched City’s offer but added in ‘reachable’ bonuses, something the Premier League side did not.
That is enough for Sochaux, who need the money because of their current financial situation. The move is now set for completion and City can add Agoume’s name to the growing list of youngsters to turn their back on a move to the Etihad.
