Manchester City eye Eberechi Eze after Paqueta's deal collapsed

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Published at :August 23, 2023 at 7:09 PM

Modified at :January 13, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Manchester City keen on signing another midfielder

Eberechi Eze is being considered by Manchester City after an agreement to acquire Lucas Paqueta fell through.

According to Mail Sport, City have been keeping an eye on the Crystal Palace midfielder for the past six months after elite scouts were blown away by his command of matches for the Eagles.

Given the stunning betting claims made against Paqueta, who was prepared to leave West Ham United for over £85 million, the Treble champions continue to search for a midfielder.

Following a standout two years at Selhurst Park, Eberechi Eze was awarded his first England cap by Gareth Southgate in June and has since drawn attention from around the Premier League.

It has been claimed by city officials all summer that they have only kept a watchful eye on the 25-year-old; nevertheless, it is unclear whether the Paqueta developments will cause them to formalise their involvement.

As the transfer window is slated to close the following week, Crystal Palace expects to demand in the region of £70 million from any prospective suitors.

However, Eberechi Eze’s current deal only has two years left, so any potential offer will probably put Palace’s determination to the test.

Kevin De Bruyne won’t be available until the new year due to injury; therefore, Pep Guardiola, who is recovering in Barcelona after back surgery, is looking for another player.

Riyad Mahrez also left, while City considered Palace’s Michael Olise earlier in the transfer season before selecting Rennes’ Jeremy Doku.

Doku, 21, is undergoing medical testing at the City Football Academy in preparation for his £55 million signing from France, which will give Guardiola more speed and dexterity in attacking situations.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.

Manchester City eye Eberechi Eze after Paqueta's deal collapsed

Manchester City keen on signing another midfielder

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