According to a report from RMC Sport journalist Mohamed Bouhafsi, Pep Guardiola has personally contacted AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer over a move to the Etihad Stadium – prompting some City fans to give their opinions on ‘the real deal‘.
Bennacer, who has started 18 Serie A matches for the Italian giants this season, finding 86.4% of his passes from midfield, is reportedly seen as a prime target for Guardiola as City attempt to plug gaping holes in front of the back four.
Should City sign Bennacer?
Yes please
No, don't need a defensive midfielder
The Algerian international, registering more tackles on average this campaign than any Sky Blues player according to WhoScored, has also picked up an astounding 12 yellow cards over 20 league appearances in total – summarising the positives and negatives of a potential swoop.
Despite concerns regarding his disciplinary record, only star defender Aymeric Laporte has made more interceptions than the 22-year-old over 2019/2020 – with City supporters flocking to discuss our links to Bennacer.
Find all of their best comments down below.
I watched him in the Afcon and this right here is the real deal man
— mweñdaa (@_nyamuu) June 3, 2020
Big fan of this lad but address the problem areas first. Sort out LB, CB and LW. Then look at long term replacements (Aguero, Dinho)
— 𝖓𝖆𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖓 (@mthn_nllr) June 3, 2020
Gundogan is in the MUD
— décroissance (@HalfManPartWolf) June 3, 2020
I’d take him then
— Jack🐉 (@SilvaCity2) June 3, 2020
Sorry, no disrespect to him or his obvious ability, but If he’s already wanting up front guarantees about playing time already, sorry but no good to us. Wrong initial attitude 🙏💪💪✌
— Barrie Crawford 💯 (@BarrieX) June 3, 2020
Tonali instead please @PepTeam
— . (@Kilowattsz) June 3, 2020