Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims Marc Cucurella is reportedly disappointed with Brighton due to their hefty asking price.
The 23-year-old is believed to be Pep Guardiola’s primary target for the remainder of the summer window, as he looks to replace Arsenal-bound Oleksandr Zinchenko.
City have stepped up their efforts to recruit Cucurella, although as things stand there is still some distance between themselves and Brighton over a transfer fee for the Spaniard.
Brighton are reportedly demanding £50m for Cucurella, with Manchester City only willing to pay £30m, a similar fee they are to receive from Arsenal for Zinchenko.
Pep Guardiola side willing to increase their initial offer for Cucurella, but are prepared to walk away from the deal if Brighton refuse to lower their £50m valuation.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the lack of movement between the two sides has led to Cucurella becoming frustrated with Brighton.
Romano has stated that the Spanish defender is ‘now disappointed because of the high price tag’ his current employers have put on him.
Marc Cucurella only wants Man City. He told Brighton staff weeks ago his intention to leave the club if Man City came with good offer, and he’s now disappointed because of the high price tag. 🚨🔵 #MCFC
Talks between clubs continue, all parties are in direct contact. pic.twitter.com/IMYVa66xsC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 21, 2022
This report shared on Twitter gathered a number of replies from a wide range of Man City supporters, who were not shy in sharing their thoughts on the matter.
“He is definitely coming.”
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“It’s working in our Favor…..Cucurella is now unsettled. He needs to push the Brighton board to meet us half way. Its a win for Txiki so far. Am loving it.”
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“We did it before with Mahrez and we will do it again with Cucurella, no one can stop us from player we want.”
Credit: @EElnersh
“Imagine your own player calling himself overpriced 😭”
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“Txiki masterclass, forcing Cucurella to pressure Brighton himself to lower the price, I’m not having anymore Txiki slander.”
Credit: @CityJoul
“Cucurella doing what Harry Kane wouldn’t. all we need now is an official transfer request.”
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“City have been efficient in everything they’ve done this summer, fans just need to have patience and let them do what they need to do.”
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“Got a feeling we’ll end up agreeing on around £45m”
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“£40m plus a couple mil add ons. Just do the deal and get him in for pre season! That’s what the price will be, both sides just need to stop trying to out bluff each other.”
Credit: @jparkes1991
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