After being delivered the surprise news of Fernandinho's end-of-season departure from Manchester City, Pep Guardiola will be keen to find a replacement for the Brazilian.
However, a solution may be closer than he thinks. Yangel Herrera has been loaned out four times since his 2017 switch to the Etihad.
The 24-year-old is yet to make a senior appearance for his parent club. The midfielder has been an important figure for Espanyol this season and has reiterated his desire for regular football at his parent club.
Speaking to AS, Herrera says he does have an eye on the squad spot soon to be vacated by City hero Fernandinho. READ MORE:Pep Guardiola sends game time reassurances to Man City star Jack Grealish Asked whether he thinks he will finally be given the nod by Guardiola, he said: “I won’t know that until the season is over, but we’ll see.
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