PEP GUARDIOLA wants a reunion with full-back Dani Alves at Manchester City.
But the Etihad boss will also tie up a deal for ANOTHER right-back — Kyle Walker.
Guardiola, who had a successful time with Juventus star Alves, 34, when at Barcelona, wants his winning mentality in his dressing room.
The pair won six La Liga titles and three European Cups during their time at the Nou Camp. Alves reached the Champions League final last season but has indicated he is willing to leave Juve this summer.
Tottenham and Chelsea are also monitoring the Brazilian’s situation.
Alves, who has a year left on his Juve deal, is viewed as a prime target and a key part of Pep’s Etihad shake-up — but so is Tottenham’s Walker.
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The England defender, 27, showed his versatility when the right-sided star played on the left flank against France last week.
Benjamin Mendy is also expected to arrive at City from Monaco at left-back and the trio will cover for the loss of full-backs Pablo Zabaleta, Gael Clichy and Bacary Sagna, who left on free transfers.
Guardiola also wants another Barca old boy Alexis Sanchez, who was behind Lionel Messi in the pecking order in Spain.
The City boss admitted last season: “Even the big players who believe that they are top, when they go there they understand Messi is unique.
“But Alexis is just one step below. Alexis is a fantastic player and I’m so happy how he’s playing at Arsenal, especially this year scoring goals.”
Guardiola believes Sanchez can play across his frontline in all three positions, or even as a No 10.
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