Tevez and his advisors will look to shake the money tree and see what falls off. It is all part of the cut and thrust of negotiations.
But, in truth, it is hard to see how Tevez would really benefit from leaving City now, when the club is at the point of take-off.
Would he get in the Barcelona side? No.
Play up top for Real? Maybe, maybe not.
Go to Chelsea and try to make Fernando Torres look good? Not sure about that.
Stay at City, though, make all those long-cherished dreams come true and be a hero and legend for the rest of your life - as well as getting right up the nose of every United fan.
Sometimes, it does not have to be about money. It can be about something more intangible.
And it can change the way a player is viewed for generations to come.
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