City and Atletico to battle it out for Vlahovic

There's a fight on between Atleti and City for Vlahovic. Simeone's side have had him in their sights for a while, however Guardiola's club, with their economic power, threaten to hijack the deal. Fiorentina, meanwhile, are hoping for around 100 million for the Serb.

Vlahovic is set to be one of the saga's of a summer transfer window that's about to close, as he has two clubs following him that have decided they want to sign him.

Atletico appear favourites, and are even finalising two departures to leave a sufficient gap for the striker. Ivo Grbic and Marcos Paulo will leave the 'colchoneros' effective immediately, leaving Vlahovic with a clear path.

The issue now is Manchester City. Their interest in the Serb is reportedly growing, so much so that they have bettered the 70 million euros offered by Atleti and have a verbal agreement with the player, according to 'AS'.

However, that is information that contrasts with what Gianluca DiMarzio reports, an Italian journalist specialised in the transfer market. He assures that the agreement between Atleti and Fiorentina for Vlahovic is complete and will go ahead for 70 million.

Fiorentina, meanwhile, are rubbing their hands together. Their president now wants a staggering 100 million for the striker, a statement that looks more like bait to see if City will 'bite'.