Gabriel Jesus has rejected Manchester City’s latest contract offer and will wait until after the 2018 World Cup for fresh talks, reports The Times.
The Brazil international has endured a tough first full campaign in the Premier League after proving an instant hit for City in the second half of last season.
Jesus still has more than three years to run on his existing £65,000-a-week deal but Pep Guardiola’s side are determined to secure his long-term future.
The 20-year-old is still highly thought of by City despite his struggles this season but Jesus’ camp are demanding in excess of £100,000-a-week to renew.
City’s latest contract offer was worth around £90,000-a-week and now Jesus has shelved talks until the conclusion of the World Cup this summer.
Guardiola’s side are still confident that Jesus will pen new terms but may be forced to fork out even more if the he shines at the World Cup.
Of the 31 players that have scored at least 10 goals since January 2017, only three players have a better mins-per-goal record than Jesus (every 117.5 minutes).
