Manchester City have reportedly lined up a €65m (£54.7m) bid for Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso.
The reigning Premier League champions have been unusually active this winter transfer window January has typically been a period used by City to snap up young gems, often from South America, before immediately sending them out on loan. Since the arrival of Aymeric Laporte in 2018, there hasn’t been an instant winter signing. citythe first team
Desperate times have called for drastic action. Pep GuardiolaThe fallen giants of ‘s are on their backs nationally and on the continent. After a mini post-Christmas revival, City’s new found fragility was on display once again as they conceded two goals in the final eight minutes of a game. 2-2 draw against Brentford on tuesday
This crisis has caused the club to enter unknown territory in the transfer market. City have already lined up three bids worth well over £100m combined this month, with Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush expected to follow the central duo of Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis through the door of the Etihad.
But the spending doesn’t stop there.
City are preparing an initial bid of €60-65m (£50-55m) for versatile Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso, according to the Italian journalist. Gianluca Di Marzio. The Serie A giants, however, will reportedly demand up to €80m (£67m) if the Italy international leaves Turin in January.
That hefty figure, which is more than City are expected to pay for Khusanov and Reis combined, will scare away any interest in a mid-season switch and may be reduced next summer.
The Telegraph claim that City view Cambiaso as a long-term replacement for Kyle Walker, although the 24-year-old predominantly plays on the left side of defence. City’s veteran right back he could be on his way to Italy this month after Guardiola revealed his desire to leave the defense. The English publication reports that the Sky Blues would be willing to wait until next summer to sign Cambiaso, who may only cost around £50m.
No offer has yet been made, they said Fabrizio Romanoand a deal for Marmoush is described as the clear “priority” before any discussions for Cambiaso begin.
