Manchester City have reportedly made a shock £70million bid for a certain Premier League midfielder.
The Citizens lost the services of Ilkay Gundogan to Barcelona a free transfer and Riyad Mahrez but they have only managed to bring in Mateo Kovacic.
Pep Guardiola's side looked a tad bit out of ideas in the Community Shield before Kevin de Bruyne was introduced in the second half against Arsenal on Sunday.
Brazilian publication ge globo and Fabrizio Romano have reported that the Premier League champions have made a bid of £70million for West Ham star Lucas Paqueta.
More on Lucas Paquetá. Man City have approached West Ham with verbal discussion over £70m package, not enough ???????? #MCFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 9, 2023
Deal not easy but City will try again.
Guardiola, always been fan of Paquetá. Player keen after he picked Roc Nation Brazil as new agents recently. pic.twitter.com/GxF436ftKJ
The Brazil international was instrumental in the Hammers' UEFA Europa Conference League success after joining the club from Ligue 1 giants Olympique Lyon before last season.
The Manchester outfit were reportedly also reportedly interested in England international Declan Rice, but the midfielder opted to join league rivals Arsenal instead.
Following Rice's departure, West Ham are reluctant lose to another key midfielder especially as the London side are the only Premier League team yet to make a signing in this transfer window.
For City, Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol remain their only signings but Guardiola is reportedly keen on more reinforcements as they look to challenge on all fronts once again.
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