Sporting Lisbon are closing in on Manchester City striker Jo.

Jo has already confirmed contact with Sporting about a summer move.

City are finally ready to cut their losses on Jo this summer, according to reports in Portugal, with Sporting Lisbon currently preparing a bid.

But Sporting are unwilling to pay over £7m for the 24-year-old, leaving City facing an £11m loss on the striker.

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