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Man City unhappy with Real Madrid price for Pepe

Manchester City have dropped their pursuit of Real Madrid defender Pepe.

The Daily Star says City have abandoned hopes of signing Pepe, after having a £20m bid rejected by Real Madrid.

Blues boss Manuel Pellegrini has been chasing the Portugal star all summer.

But Real boss Carlo Ancelotti is keen to keep the centre-back at the Bernabeu.

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