Breaking: Man City close to capturing €56m French star
According to the Independent, Manchester City look to be nearing an agreement on a fee with Monaco over left-back Benjamin Mendy.
The Sky Blues are engaging on a summer spree of epic proportions, already overtaking the £200 million mark by nabbing fellow Monaco man Bernardo Silva, goalkeeper Ederson and Kule Walker, who was signed for £50m (€56m) on Friday.
It looks like Mendy will cost a similar amount, after Monaco had rejected previous bids which were clearly inferior.
Reports last week indicated that Guardiola - who had scouted Mendy, Silva and other Monaco players personally on previous occasions - had already seen offers of €40-45 shot down.
Mendy is expected to become a City player by the end of the week, the two sides expected to agree on his fee, plus some minor details.
The 23-year-old had previously hinted at a move, as can be seen below...