Pep Guardiola has Raheem Sterling, Riyad Mahrez, Ferran Torres, Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden at his disposal, but Calciomercato say Manchester City are one of many clubs on the hunt for another inside forward – Federico Chiesa.
The 23-year-old starred for Italy in the 2020 European Championships and was outstanding at club level for Juventus, so it’s not a surprise why City, Chelsea and Bayern Munich have been linked.
Chiesa is midway through a two-season loan from Fiorentina and has made 43 appearances in all competitions for Juve, scoring 14 goals with 10 assists. Last season in Serie A, he boasted more chances created (45) and more successful dribbles (48) than Riyad Mahrez, but it remains to be seen if City will sign him.
Guardiola isn’t short of options out wide, so an existing player would have to leave for another to be brought in. And City’s pursuit of Jack Grealish would surely affect them signing Chiesa in the same transfer window.
The Italian scored twice during the Euros and played a big part in his country winning the tournament, but City have a fervent need to sign a striker not bring in another wide-man.
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