Manchester City snub initial swap deal idea from Juventus involving star duo

Manchester City have reportedly rejected a swap deal offer from Juventus which would see them offer Douglas Costa for Gabriel Jesus. Jesus has scored 63 goals and provided 25 assists in 139 appearances. According to Calciomercato, via the paper edition of La Repubblica, the reigning Premier League champions have informed Juventus that they aren’t interested in a straight swap deal which would see Jesus move to Turin while Douglas Costa would move in the opposite direction as it’s suggested they don’t see that as a fair trade. Costa turns 30 later this year and his injury troubles have continued this season as he has missed 17 games as a result of setbacks. Source: caughtoffside

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