Manchester City look ready to sign another €100m superstar as the Treble winners strengthen further – at Liverpool's expense
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Manchester City have agreed terms with a €100 million superstar – breaking Liverpool hearts in the process.
Despite winning a Treble last term, Pep Guardiola is not resting on his laurels, looking to build on his squad with serious reinforcements. Captain Ilkay Gundogan has left the club on a free transfer to Barcelona, with more exits set to follow.
One intriguing possibility involves Aston Villa wanting to sign Aymeric Laporte, according to Football Insider – with Manchester City set to replace the Spain international with one of Europe's most coveted stars.
Aymeric Laporte is a target for Aston Villa (Image credit: Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
According to Sky Germany, Josko Gvardiol of RB Leipzig has agreed terms with City ahead of a move.
The Croatian defender shone at the World Cup and is viewed by Guardiola as the perfect left-sided defender for his system, able to function at centre-back or at full-back. Now, a fee needs to be agreed with Leipzig.
The Bundesliga club are believed to want £94m for the star, as per his release clause, which comes into effect next summer. City's opening offer is some way short at £77m.
The move will likely come as a disappointment for Liverpool, who wanted to sign Gvardiol too, according to the Daily Express.
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Josko Gvardiol has agreed terms with Manchester City ahead of a move (Image credit: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
L’Équipe, meanwhile, have reported that Lyon starlet Castello Lukeba is being lined up by Leipzig to replace their outgoing 21-year-old.
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