Man City close in on Josko Gvardiol as Newcastle set for attacking reinforcements
Manchester City are reportedly edging towards the signing of RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol after a fee of £90m was agreed.
The Croatia international, who predominantly plays as a centre-back but can also deputise as a left-back, has been linked with a move to the Premier League champions, as well as Chelsea and Liverpool this summer.
However, it appears only a matter of time before he signs on the dotted lines at the Etihad with the Daily Mail reporting the deal has moved into the final stages.
The 21-year-old will become Pep Guardiola's second signing of the summer after Gvardiol's international team-mate Mateo Kovacic was signed from Chelsea in a £25m deal earlier this month.
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However, City's hefty outlay so far is set to be offset by the sale of Champions League and Premier League-winning winger Riyad Mahrez, who is set to become the latest European star to join the Saudi Pro League.
The 32-year-old, who joined the Citizens in a £60m deal from Leicester City five years ago, has two years remaining on his current deal at the Etihad but is now set for a move to Al Ahil. According to the Mail, Mahrez will undergo a medical on Wednesday and will sign a three-year contract in the Gulf state, where he will become team-mates with former Liverpool ace Roberto Firmino.
The Saudi assault on the Premier League doesn't appear to be stopping there with Newcastle United's Allan Saint-Maximin set for a move to the Middle East. The 26-year-old signed for the Magpies from OGC Nice in 2019 and became a fans' favourite under former manager Steve Bruce but
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