The Citizens consider an ambitious move for one of the most exciting young talents in French football, but they are at risk of losing their own highly-rated prospect to their neighbours. Read on for our round-up of some of the juiciest transfer gossip this Friday.
City set their sights on Doue
Manchester City's search for Kevin De Bruyne's successor has taken them all across Europe, with the latest name on their radar being Paris Saint-Germain's Desire Doue.
According to Teamtalk, City are considering a statement move for the French sensation, who is thriving under Luis Enrique in Paris. Pep Guardiola is understood to be a big admirer of the 19-year-old but it will be not easy to lure him away from the Parc des Princes this summer. The outlet suggests the Ligue 1 giants would only listen to offers starting from £85million. Whispers Rating: 2/5
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McAtee grabs United's attention
Guardiola already has an young attacking midfielder at his disposal who has the potential to become a key creative figure at the Etihad but so far he has been overlooked. Highly-rated academy product James McAtee has only started two Premier League games this campaign.
According to The Telegraph, the 22-year-old faces an uncertain future at City as he enters the final year of his contract this summer. Surprisingly, Manchester United are believed to be among several clubs monitoring his situation. Bayer Leverkusen are also interested and lodged an unsuccessful bid for him in January. Whispers Rating: 1.5/5
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Arsenal closing in on Zubimendi signing
As far as midfield is concerned, Mikel Arteta's plans are going incredibly well, with an ESPN report suggesting Arsenal are confident they will make Martin Zubimendi their first major summer signing.
Real Madrid and Liverpool are also interested in the Real Sociedad midfielder but it is claimed that the Gunners are at an advanced stage in negotiations to seal a deal for Zubimendi, who has a £51.2million release clause in his Sociedad contract. Arteta is understood to be a keen admirer of the Spain international. Whispers Rating: 4/5
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Newcastle join Delap race
Ipswich Town are heading towards the Championship but Liam Delap is very likely to remain in the Premier League, having scored 12 goals in his breakthrough season in England's top-flight. The latest club to show interest in acquiring his services are Newcastle United.
The Telegraph reports that the Magpies are interested in activating the £30million release clause in the contract at Ipswich. However, their pursuit is not linked to Alexander Isak's future. Despite interest from Europe's biggest clubs, Isak could stay in Tyneside for another campaign. Whispers Rating: 2.5/5
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Atletico plotting double raid on Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur are expected to undergo a major revamp at the end of the season, with Ange Postecoglou all but certain to leave North London. However, he might not be the only major figure to leave the club.
According to The Times, Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur. Meanwhile, CaughtOffside claims the La Liga giants are monitoring star central defender Cristian Romero. Spurs, however, are trying to extend Romero's contract. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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