SASSUOLO chief Giovanni Carnevali has spoken out on the future of star man Sime Vrsaljko.
The Croatian defender was linked with Manchester City earlier the month, as incoming boss Pep Guardiola seeks to overhaul his squad ahead of his debut Premier League campaign.
The Daily Star report that City have considered an £11million deal to take him to the Etihad.
Vrsaljko began his career with Dinamo Zagreb before moving to Sassuolo's Serie A rivals Genoa in 2013.
He joined the Modena-based club a year later and has made 55 league appearances for them, 35 of which have come this season.
Vrsaljko has picked up 16 caps for Croatia and is set to feature alongside Real Madrid star Luka Modric at Euro 2016.