Southampton and England left-back Ryan Bertrand has leapt onto the wanted list for Manchester City boss Pep GuardiolaGetty ImagesBarcelona legend Dani Alves opted for PSG rather than his old boss Pep GuardiolaGetty Images
The Etihad chief has demanded THREE new full-backs this summer.
But he has not managed to land any, with Spurs now expected to increase their £50m asking price for Kyle Walker.
That has led to City stepping up their pursuit of Southampton left-back Bertrand, 27.
Saints do not want to sell but a bid in the region of £30m could sway them.
Bertrand was a shock pick when Chelsea beat Bayern Munich in the 2012 Champions League final.
He moved to St Mary’s for £10m two years ago and craves another shot at the big time.
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Ryan Bertrand has emerged as an England squad regular after joining SaintsAction Images Via ReutersEngland right-back Kyle Walker is rated at £40m by Manchester City – but Tottenham are thought to want at least £50mPA:Press Association
City have been in fruitless talks with Spurs over Walker for several weeks.
They rate the England right-back at £40m.
But Tottenham were already asking for £50m and chairman Daniel Levy is likely to up that price now that City have missed out on Alves.
SunSport revealed this week how Spurs are considering a move for City striker Kelechi Iheanacho as part of the deal.
Walker is due back at Spurs in the next few days and looks likely to be heading out on a pre-season trip to America with his current club — rather than City.
Man City boss Pep Guardiola is still irked at missing out on Brazilian Dani AlvesAP:Associated Press
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