Manchester City have struck personal terms with Wolfsburg striker Eden Dzeko.
Datasport.it says City have agreed a £4 million-a-year contract with Dzeko for four seasons.
The Premiership big-spenders are now haggling with Wolfsburg over a fee for the centre-forward. City are attempting to agree terms for around £25 million.
Wolfsburg are insisting on £30 million for Dzeko.
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