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Manchester City is reportedly eyeing Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze as a potential addition to their squad.
The possibility of Kevin De Bruyne moving to Saudi Arabia this summer has prompted City to consider alternatives. Al Ittihad is prepared to offer a generous contract to the 33-year-old Belgian, whose current deal expires next summer.
Recent reports of De Bruyne agreeing to personal terms with Al Ittihad were dismissed by Fabrizio Romano. However, City remains cautious and is exploring potential replacements.
Eze’s impressive performance for Palace last season has also caught Tottenham’s attention. Should City pursue Eze, Spurs would likely struggle to compete for his signature.
According to The Mirror, Palace would demand at least £60 million plus add-ons for Eze, especially after losing Michael Olise to Bayern Munich. City is reportedly impressed by Eze’s low-maintenance attitude and versatility.
In other news, Borussia Dortmund has reportedly contacted City regarding Yan Couto. The Brazilian right-back, who joined City in 2020 but has been on loan for three seasons, could bring a significant profit despite never playing for the first team.
Romano reports that Dortmund is unwilling to meet Couto’s £34 million release clause, instead proposing an offer between £17-£21 million. The Bundesliga club hopes to negotiate the price, with Couto reportedly interested in the move.