Manchester City could make an official offer for Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli very soon, according to reports in the Italian media.
The 23-year-old has also been linked with Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea in recent days, and supporters on Twitter want the Citizens to beat their rivals to the Italian international’s signature:
Hes class, would love him at city
— Cyrus ??♂️ (@SilkyCyrus_74) June 3, 2021
Come to Manchester Manuel
— Figo Figo@ (@FelixFigo8) June 3, 2021
Get him
— Nathan? (@DiasCEO) June 3, 2021
He is very skilled, technically gifted.
— Riszuan ?? (@riszuan17) June 3, 2021
Get him, great tackler and defensive mid. Send Rodri the other way and then extend Ferna for a year. Problems solved in deep midfield ✅
— skyzenz (@skyzenz) June 3, 2021
— Nathan?? (@McfcNathan0) June 3, 2021
Locatelli is far more skilled & fit our profile.
— Riszuan ?? (@riszuan17) June 3, 2021
It is believed that Sassuolo will demand around €40m (£34m) for Locatelli, which shouldn’t be a problem for City. Whether they will make a formal approach in the coming days and weeks, though, it is open for debate.
The Manchester club’s priorities are thought to be a new striker and an attacking midfielder, so it doesn’t seem like a bid for Locatelli is currently top of the agenda.
There is no doubt that the Italian is a top-quality player, but manager Pep Guardiola does have a wealth of options in the middle of the park so signing someone like Locatelli isn’t a pressing concern.
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