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Josh Challies

Man City fans react to Ruben Dias transfer talk

Manchester City could be closing in on the signing of Benfica defender Ruben Dias as their second major defensive addition of the transfer window.

With City having already landed Nathan Ake from Bournemouth, Dias ' arrival would further strengthen Pep Guardiola's options at the back - with reports that Nicolas Otamendi would move in the opposite direction.

Dias featured for Benfica on Saturday evening, where he captained the side and scored before becoming emotional in his post-match interview, describing the game as 'special' and 'important'.

Manager Jorge Jesus then admitted he expects the Portugal international to leave this month and a switch to the Etihad Stadium appears to be growing nearer.

Fans on social media have now had their say on the potential signing of the 23-year-old, who has spent his entire career with Benfica after rising through their academy.

With the possible arrival of Dias, and Aymeric Laporte and Ake all 26 or under, City will now have a strong quota of central defenders to select from over the course of the coming years.

Here, we have gathered what some fans on social media have had to say:

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