Who is Jeremy Doku? Man City transfer 'target' lighting up Ligue 1
Manchester City have been linked with a move for Rennes and Belgium winger Jeremy Doku during the summer transfer window.
The 21-year old has reportedly been subject to heavy interest from City and West Ham United in recent weeks. It has been claimed that City are keen on signing the winger as a direct replacement for Riyad Mahrez, who joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli in a £30million deal this summer.
City had previously been interested in West Ham's Lucas Paqueta but the Manchester Evening News understands a move for the Brazilian is now unlikely. That could lead City towards Doku, with the youngster having impressed in Ligue 1 so far during his fledgling career.
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Sky Sports has reported that City have opened up negotiations with Doku's current side and he could arrive at the Etihad before the end of the transfer window. Here, MEN Sport has taken a closer look at Jeremy Doku.
Jeremy Doku was born in Antwerp, Belgium to Ghanaian descent. He started his career at Anderlecht in 2018, making 37 appearances and registering six goals and seven assists for the club across three seasons. In October 2020, Doku signed for French Ligue 1 outfit Rennes for €26 million.
He has made 92 appearances for Rennes, scored 12 goals and registered 10 assists for his current side. The winger has also made a significant splash at international level. He was selected for both of Belgium’s Euro 2020 and 2022 World Cup squads, making two appearances and grabbing an assist in the former.
Doku has also already netted a goal this season for Rennes, scoring in a 5-1 win over Metz that signalled the biggest victory in Ligue 1’s opening weekend.
The youngster is a fast,
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