Get the biggest City stories, analysis and transfer updates delivered straight to your inbox Manchester City are 'preparing' to bid £52m for Sporting Lisbon's Nuno Mendes.
That is according to the Daily Mail who report the Blues are eager to sign the highly regarded left-back after monitoring his progress this season, although it's believed Sporting Lisbon will demand a substantial fee before considering whether to sanction an exit.
It was claimed this week that officials at the Etihad will back Pep Guardiola to sign 'unbelievable' players this summer as the Catalan looks to strengthen his side to defend the club's title next season and it's believed Mendes is high on his wish list.
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