The owner of Napoli had this to say of Manolas:
Also, Capello talked Manolas up as "Chiellini's heir," but then added that it would be better for Juventus to invest in an Italian instead.
So where does everything stand? There's no question Roma are hoping to offload him as they look to rebuild. Apparently they hope to raise 45 millions euros by the end of the month. If that's the case, then we will likely see Manolas sold by then. Roma have so far held firm on demanding that Manolas only be released at the fee agreed in his contract clause, but with this fee set at 36 millions euros and given Manolas' own personal terms having been allegedly set at 4 million euros before taxes, something will need to give.
There's is talk that Milan might end up paying exactly or almost exactly what Roma and Manolas have asked. This is because Milan already risk a ban from Europe come the 2022 or 2023 season and it's unclear how they will deal with it since they are asking UEFA for more time to break even. They're still in talks with UEFA and are said to be asking for a ban in the Europa League this upcoming season. If UEFA declines to provide them more time and disregards their offer to face a ban in the Europa League next season, then Milan will be unable to avoid a potential ban in the Champions League, should they qualify by 2022 or 2023. This means Milan might splurge a little more before making a renewed effort to break even, which opens the door for them to spend a little more on Manolas.
“We’ve been working on Manolas since Albiol announced his desire to leave Naples. He has given us a lot, but is of a certain age. We could try to convince him to stay, but the truth is he'd be doing us a favour if he left.
"With Manolas, however, there are issues with his character. Sometimes he throws tantrums: we need our players to be very calm.
“Roma are another problem because they’ve changed their sporting direction. We’re checking to see if we can sign him at a fair and reasonable price.
“Manolas is already at a certain age and can’t be resold. He’s fine by me, but we mustn’t waste money: he has a big salary.
“When we demand fair and reasonable prices for our players, people say they’re exaggerated.
“With all due respect for Manolas, he’s worth far less than €36m. Some presidents want valuable players from me for half of what I paid for them.
“On the market there are those who are more capable and take more because there’s despair on the other side.
"With Manolas, however, there are issues with his character. Sometimes he throws tantrums: we need our players to be very calm.
“Roma are another problem because they’ve changed their sporting direction. We’re checking to see if we can sign him at a fair and reasonable price.
“Manolas is already at a certain age and can’t be resold. He’s fine by me, but we mustn’t waste money: he has a big salary.
“When we demand fair and reasonable prices for our players, people say they’re exaggerated.
“With all due respect for Manolas, he’s worth far less than €36m. Some presidents want valuable players from me for half of what I paid for them.
“On the market there are those who are more capable and take more because there’s despair on the other side.
So where does everything stand? There's no question Roma are hoping to offload him as they look to rebuild. Apparently they hope to raise 45 millions euros by the end of the month. If that's the case, then we will likely see Manolas sold by then. Roma have so far held firm on demanding that Manolas only be released at the fee agreed in his contract clause, but with this fee set at 36 millions euros and given Manolas' own personal terms having been allegedly set at 4 million euros before taxes, something will need to give.
There's is talk that Milan might end up paying exactly or almost exactly what Roma and Manolas have asked. This is because Milan already risk a ban from Europe come the 2022 or 2023 season and it's unclear how they will deal with it since they are asking UEFA for more time to break even. They're still in talks with UEFA and are said to be asking for a ban in the Europa League this upcoming season. If UEFA declines to provide them more time and disregards their offer to face a ban in the Europa League next season, then Milan will be unable to avoid a potential ban in the Champions League, should they qualify by 2022 or 2023. This means Milan might splurge a little more before making a renewed effort to break even, which opens the door for them to spend a little more on Manolas.
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