Manchester City are back in the race for Jules Koundé, Guardiola searches for a replacement of Nathan Aké

Manchester City have become the latest team to join the bidding for Jules Koundé. The French center-back is on everyone's lips, and the all-powerful Manchester City also want his services for next season. Pep Guardiola, as reported by Mundo Deportivo, wants Jules Koundé for the defensive backline in the event that Chelsea FC acquire the services of Nathan Aké.

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As indicated on Twitter by Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have a personal agreement with the Dutch player, and City are not opposed. In fact, the 'Citizen' club would agree to let the center-back leave as long as the offer from the 'Blue' club is around 40 or 45 million pounds. In any case, City are still waiting for Chelsea to make a formal offer for the player, as there is currently no official contact between the clubs.

The most popular name of the summer for Sevilla FC, Jules Koundé. After numerous approaches from Barcelona and Chelsea, Manchester City have once again bid for him, as they did in 2019, when they offered €55 million that was rejected by the Andalusian club. In addition to Guardiola's interest in Gvardiol, Koundé is also on the Citizens' list.

The Sevillian club is waiting for one of the three teams to make a formal offer for the player. The need to sell at Julen Lopetegui's side is evident, and after the departure of Diego Carlos, the Frenchman has every chance of leaving. The Brazilian's replacement has been quickly found by Monchi, but there is still a market ahead of him in order to solve the squad.

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