Gabriel Jesus is ready to put talks over a new contract at Manchester City on ice until the summer after turning down an offer of £90,000 a week.
The Brazil international had looked like set to imminently sign fresh terms just before Christmas, but discussions did not progress as quickly as expected.
Jesus, who earns around £65,000 a week at the Etihad Stadium, remains in line to land an improved one-year extension until 2023.
The 20-year-old, however, is thought to have rejected City’s offer of a basic wage of £90,000, with his representatives believing he is deserving of more than £100,000.
It is still anticipated that a compromise will be reached and Jesus will commit his long-term future to the club.
City felt Jesus was deserving of a hike following an encouraging start to life in England when they first proposed negotiations earlier in the season.
That has not changed, even after Jesus missed six weeks with a knee injury sustained away at Crystal Palace on New Year’s Eve.
The former Palmeiras striker is still feeling discomfort in his knee and recently admitted to remaining fearful of aggravating the injury.
Jesus did not immediately reclaim his starting berth on his return, with Sergio Aguero chosen for the doubleheader with Arsenal before the crucial Premier League victory over Chelsea.
He is said to rather focus on winning the title, progressing in the Champions League and concentrate on his first World Cup before circling back to a new contract.
Jiaemo
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He needs to make his mind up just another kid who doesn't know what he wants
Sallyy
15
Jesus £90,000 Kane £100,000 Meanwhile at Arsenal.... Ozil £350,000
Pinocch
15
Makes sense. We have barkley on 130k a week lmao what are we doing.
prakashcr7
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What Jesus is going to do?????
capaciln
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Brazil win against Germany..
opposite
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What has he done to deserve any better? For me, he's been a dud after a slightly promising start.
MilanMilan
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With a name like Jesus he should've been a goalkeeper.
Nicholaa
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PSG here comes another get rich quick guy in your team.
Weigens
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Holding out for more like nearly every player in contract negotiations nothing to get excited about ( I mean you rags ) and if he has a good World Cup he will more than likely get it but ones thing for sure he won¿t be getting the 600 000 quid for playing a piano some others get
hillbilly12
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90k per week is hardly enough for the physio these days
oiiopps
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Needs to prove himself before expecting more.
opaqu
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Meanwhile how much at the swamp for Alexis Sanchez... £500k a week hahaha hahaha hahaha...
operations
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PSG here comes another get rich quick guy in your team.
Dianaa
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I like the kid. He seems a good striker and has definitely done well for Manchester City since he signed for them last January, but I do hope that his representatives are actually giving the lad the right kind of advice because although he's done well, but with his injury track record, I'm still on the fence with this idea.
badly
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Decent player. Feels weird saying it but he¿s worth a new contract of 100k a week.
Rosaboss
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Makes sense. We have barkley on 130k a week lmao what are we doing
memoria
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Money.....the root of all evil. Now toddlers are demanding exorbitant fees! The game has lost its soul.
Austinbob
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In reality even £100,000 annually for footballers is too much. In the crazy bubble that is football he should be on £150k a week. City can't have Debruyne, Aguero, Sterling, Silva on crazy money and expect Jesus and some of the others to be on £90,000 or less.
masmessi8
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barca leave griezmann and look for these guy and De ligt
Jay Paul
2
he's a good player, but not always fit
Bachunho
1
You deserve more young man
Fireking0612
1
He will stay at Man City
U.S.A3863811
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wait until contract expires and go to Madrid
Davidstreber
2
Jesus stay in man city
Loversad
1
And he'll let his eyebrows do the talking.
oddments
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Wanting a good World Cup to get more cash already on a contract on good wages City will no doubt pay up
paradiseba
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Better to get paid with his history of injuries
typhoonv
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In other words he's had the heads up from Spain
inkabisst
1
Jesus £90,000 Kane £100,000 Meanwhile at Arsenal.... Ozil £350,000
biscuit
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Smart lad, if he perfoms in the World Cup then he deserves a bump in salary. He is also very mature for his age, I doubt he'll cause much trouble.
Toni13
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I don’t really blame him like. If it were me I’d wait till after the World Cup to get a massive pay bump.
ppp3669
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Feels like he just got here a minute ago, but with his progress it only makes sense renew his contract and bump up the wages too.
Billboards
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He's hoping he can argue for a massive salary bump if he performs well at the World Cup and generates interest. No way anyone on that City squad wants out.
Tylerwest
1
Jesus saves (the conversation for later).
malaysia
1
son of god has all the powers
seun_victor
2
Gabriel is a good young talent and should not be let go
Lordpizarro
1
That is good
Đaiveed ♥
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At least he's gonna stay that's kinda of a relief!!?GOODLUCK JESUS! 👏 👏 City Is just the best and perfect place for you
jakirocitizen
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man city future
jakirocitizen
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that's great