Manchester City are keen to sign AS Monaco left-wing side Benjamin Mendy this summer. Mendy has been in superb form for Ligue 1 campaign and it is reported that City head coach Pep Guardiola thinks that Mendy will be an absolute for the club next season.
Mendy has been making 28 appearances in all competitions for Monaco since a 13 million pounds move from Marseille last year and successful to reach Champions League quarter-finalists this season.
He also gained his first cap for France in the 2018 World Cup qualifying win against Luxembourg in March, getting an assist in a 3-1 victory.
Pep Guardiola expects to lose his two right backs Pablo Zabaleta and Bacary Sagna at the en of the season. In search of two new right backs for the next season, Pep Guardiola would have made Mendy as his priority to replace the left side of his defense.
According to the report, Monaco should quickly get a check for 35 million euros from the Citizens. At this rate, there is a good chance of seeing the 22-year-old rally England in the end of season.
After three games without any win, City bounced back with a 3-1 win over Hull City on Saturday at thier home ground Etihad Stadium. City make the top four finish as the main target towards the end of the season. The victory over Hull City last weekend could be start for Guardiola’s side.
On the other hand, Benjamin Mendy has also been targeted by the current Premier League leaders, Chelsea. According to the report, the Blues would be very interested in the profile of the former Marseille star.
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero celebtares after scoring a game in the Premier League. (Source:www.mancity.com)
Under his contract until 2021 with the club, the French International could thus be the subject of an offensive from the next period mutattions. There is a rumor that Antonio Conte could propose the winger with 30 million euros to bring him to Stamford Bridge.
Antonio Conte has produced marvels to put the Blues in the title picture in this season, however their squad is still slight compared to Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool in the Premier League.
