UPDATED: 08:18 EST, 27 February 2013 After their attempts were stepped up by Real Madrid to land the Napoli forward Birmingham City have now been dealt a major strike within their chase for Edinson Cavani. The Uruguay striker is Roberto Mancini's No 1 goal with the Italian anxious for more firepower since dropping Mario Balotelli to AC Milan. Transfer target: Napoli striker Edinson Cavani is needed by Birmingham City and Real Madrid Person down: Mario Balotelli joined AC Milan in January making Manchester City a striker short Mancini is placed for a summer in the exchange market but Real have now appeared as serious contenders to land Cavani at the end of the season. Sportsmail recognizes Bernabeu professionals have opened discussions with Cavani's consultants over a money-spinning jump. The Real delegation are thought to have made abundantly clear their intentions to land the ball player. The headlines provides a significant obstacle in City's efforts to sign Cavani, who has a A52million release clause written into his contract. Napoli demand he'll maybe not be allowed to leave without a club meeting that release clause. Sportsmail unmasked on February 13 how City had begun discussions with Cavani's representatives in a bid to reach an early deal. Paris Saint-Germain are also tracking Cavani in front of the summer move window.
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