Manchester City have reportedly identified Crystal Palace winger, Eberechi Eze as Kevin De Bruyne replacement.
Last month, De Bruyne announced his intention to leave City upon the expiration of his contract this season having spent almost a decade at the club.
However, even with players like Phil Foden to fill the void, Manchester City continue to explore the market for high-profile replacements for De Bruyne as manager Pep Guardiola seeks to win the Premier League title again after losing it to Liverpool.
With crucial players like Ederson, Kyle Walker, Bernardo Silva, Mateo Kovacic, and John Stones over 30, Guardiola is seeking to restructure his team this summer. Regardless of departures, younger players will probably be added.
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According to Spanish publication Fichajes, Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze is being considered, and the South London team are prepared to begin negotiations at €80 million.
Eze, a former Arsenal academy star, joined the Eagles from QPR and has been a huge success at Selhurst Park.
However, Palace’s business strategy is built to profit from high-profile moves, so the Greenwich-born midfielder may always go if a compelling offer comes along.
City are more likely to choose Morgan Gibbs-White, and since Guardiola openly supported the idea of assembling an English core when he originally put together a team with players like Walker, Stones, and Jack Grealish, it is probable that homegrown players will be pursued this summer.
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