MANCHESTER CITY want to follow up the arrival of Monaco star Bernardo Silva, with his team-mate Benjamin Mendy, but Manchester United are also keen.
Silva has undergone a medical and is expected to pen a five-year-deal at the Etihad, to become’s Pep Guardiola’s first signing of the summer.
City chief Guardiola planning the second phase of his rebuilding job at City, and the Spaniard wants Mendy to fill the void left by Gael Clichy at left-back.
Having lost out to bitter rivals City, United boss Jose Mourinho will fight the Spaniard for the French international full-back valued at £40million.
United, whose hand in the summer transfer market has been boosted by Champions League football next season, are looking to spend big, to mount a serious title challenge next season.
Premier League champions Chelsea, Liverpool and Barcelona are all monitoring the situation, as the new French champions fight to stop Europe’s big boys taking their squad apart this summer.
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Fabinho could also be on his way out of France, with Juventus and Manchester United battling for his signature.
The Brazilian is rated at £30million and is contracted to the champions until 2021.
He scored 12 goals and made six assists in 55 appearances in all competitions last season.
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