Dortmund won't sell City target

Subotic flattered by Premier League link, but plans to stay where he is

By Thomas Zocher   Last updated: 16th November 2009   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Dortmund won't sell City target

Subotic: Not for sale

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Borussia Dortmund insist Neven Subotic is not for sale after Manchester City were linked with a £20million bid for the defender.

Speculation on Sunday claimed that City boss Mark Hughes had lined up the 20-year-old as the next big-money arrival at the club in January.

Hughes brought in Kolo Toure and Joleon Lescott during the summer, but reports claim he wants further additions to his back-line.

Subotic is highly rated in Germany and the former Mainz youngster has previously been linked with City's Premier League rivals Arsenal, Chelsea and Everton.

However, Dortmund general manager Hans-Joachim Watzke is adamant Subotic will not be leaving the club in New Year even if City make a £20m offer.

"They could easily make us this offer if they would like to," said Watzke.

"But we are staying firm to our vow - Neven Subotic is not for sale."

Subotic, who signed a new five-year contract in the summer, is flattered by City's reported interest, but is in no rush to leave the Bundesliga club.

He told BILD: "It is a big honour if such a big club is attempting to sign me, but I am under contract until June 2014 at Borussia Dortmund and still want to achieve many things with this club."