Manchester City now want to sign a winger who terrorised Matheus Nunes in the Champions League earlier this season, having identified him as an ideal target to strengthen their attack, according to a report.
New winger needed at the Etihad
Jack Grealish's struggles this season are well-documented, and there have now been reports Man City are ready to accept a bid for the £300k-per-week winger, which means Pep Guardiola will be tasked with bringing in a suitable replacement.
Sporting CP's Trincao has recently emerged as a potential target, with City looking to hijack Manchester United's move for the former Wolverhampton Wanderers man, while SC Braga youngster Roger Fernandes is also a subject of interest.
AC Milan's Rafael Leao is among the most high-profile players on the Sky Blues' shortlist, with the Portuguese forward being identified as a key target, and another winger who has impressed in the Champions League this season is now also under consideration.
England's Anthony Gordon, Adam Wharton, Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo during training Related
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Pep Guardiola's side are said to have sealed a move for a midfielder.
According to a report from Spain, Man City now want to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, who has become a key player for Luis Enrique's side this season, stepping up in the absence of Kylian Mbappe.
Barcola is viewed as an ideal option to strengthen Guardiola's frontline, and there are suggestions City are very keen on a deal, but it may be difficult to get it over the line.
Paris St Germain's Bradley Barcola
PSG are not willing to sanction the £107k-per-week winger's departure unless they receive a substantial fee, given his importance to the French side's long-term project.
Barcola could be "one of the best" left-wingers in Europe
The Frenchman has received high praise from freelance scout Ben Mattinson this season, who described him as "one of the best" left-wingers in Europe back in October, while also lauding him for stepping up since Mbappe's move to Real Madrid.
City fans may remember the PSG star from his impressive performance in the Champions League clash back in January, picking up an 8.6 SofaScore match rating after bagging a goal and an assist, on a night where Nunes had a very tough time at right-back.
The former Lyon man has 30 goal contributions to his name in all competitions this season, including 20 in 25 Ligue 1 games, having shown real signs of development since being forced to become PSG's talisman.
Season League appearances Goals Assists
2021-22 11 0 1
2022-23 26 5 8
2023-24 25 4 7
2024-25 25 13 7
Barcola may be the ideal replacement for Grealish this summer, and given that he is just 22-years-old, he could make the left-wing spot his own for years to come.