Manchester City have failed in their bid to land Giorgio
Chiellini, with the Italian club's president having confirmed that
an initial offer has been rejected.
The Italy Under 21 international has emerged as Sven Goran
Eriksson's latest target in what has been a lavish summer of
spending at Manchester City.
Cash-rich City have left no stone unturned in their bid to improve
their playing staff and it is expected Eriksson will add a number
of fresh faces to the four new signings he has already
completed.
Chiellini has made no secret of his desire to quit the Turin giants
for England, with his agent reiterating his client's intent on
Monday.
However, while Juve initially stated that they would not stand in
the way of any deal should Chiellini wish to move, it would appear
they have had a change of heart.
City could well return to Juventus with an improved offer, but for
now, club president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli is refusing to
sell.
"Our position is not to accept Man City's offer for Chiellini,"
said Gigli. "The player remains in our plans."
