Milan and Barcelona have been stunned by the huge commission demands put forward by the agents of Fenerbahce talent Arda Guler.
The two clubs are leading the race for the teenage sensation, who scored his first senior goal for Turkey last week.
There is reportedly a release clause in his contract worth €17.5m, but that is not going to be the cost of the operation.
According to Relevo in Spain and Daniele Longo in Italy, Guler’s father and representative is demanding a commission worth circa €18-20m to give his all-clear to the transfer.
That effectively doubles the expense and sets the scene for potentially more demands once it comes time to discuss a new contract.
The creative midfielder is also linked with Ajax, Benfica and Borussia Dortmund, but Milan and Barcelona are considered to be the main candidates.
He is eager to join a club where he will be allowed to play regular first-team football, which would give the Rossoneri an advantage.
Guler scored six goals and provided seven assists for Fenerbahce in 35 competitive appearances this season.