Manchester City are hoping cash talks in their battle for Udinese star Alexis Sanchez.
The Daily Star says Roberto Mancini has fresh hope of landing Sanchez from Udinese in a £30m deal.
Manchester City boss Mancini's chances looked to be fading when Chilean wonderkid Sanchez opened talks with Barcelona.
The winger favours a move to the Spanish giants despite interest from City and bitter rivals Manchester United.
But Barca are struggling to agree a fee with Udinese, which has left the door open for Mancini.