Manchester City strike €100 million star deal to blow Liverpool out of the water: report – FourFourTwo
Manchester City have agreed a deal with a €100 million superstar – breaking Liverpool’s hearts.
Despite winning a Treble last season, Pep Guardiola is not resting on his laurels and is looking to expand his squad with serious reinforcements. Captain Ilkay Gundogan has left the club for Barcelona on a free transfer, with more departures to follow.
An intriguing possibility is that Aston Villa is looking to sign Aymeric Laporte, according to Football Insider – with Manchester City poised to replace the Spain international with one of Europe’s most coveted stars.
According to Heaven GermanyRB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol has agreed with City ahead of a move.
The Croatian defender shone at the World Cup and is seen by Guardiola as the perfect left-sided defender for his system, able to function as both a centre-back and full-back. Now a fee must be agreed with Leipzig.
The Bundesliga club would like £94 million for the star, according to his release clause, which takes effect next summer. City’s opening bid is somehow short at £77m.
The move is likely to be a disappointment for Liverpool, who the club said also wanted to sign Gvardiol Daily Express.
L’Equipehave meanwhile reported that Lyon starlet Castello Lukeba is being drafted by Leipzig to replace their outgoing 21-year-old.
Gvardiol is valued at €75 million by Transfer market.
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Aftersecuring a historic treble, Manchester City transfer news steaming up for next season.
Jude Bellingham reportedly rejected the new European championafter being inspired by Erling Haaland’s career path– althoughAlphonso Davies could move to the Etihad Stadium.Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva is a target for Saudi ArabiawhileKyle Walker is wanted by Liverpool.
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