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Joshua Smith

Man City's 'stance' on big-money offer for PSG defender Achraf Hakimi and more transfer rumours

Manchester City are 'ready to pay' for Paris Saint Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi, according to reports.

Pep Guardiola's side could be in the market for a new full-back this summer, with reports linking Kyle Walker with a move away from the Etihad. Add into the mix the fact that Joao Cancelo also appears destined for the exit following his loan spell at Bayern Munich towards the back-end of the season and City could be left with a bit of a gap in their squad to fill.

It has been claimed that Guardiola is keen to bring in Hakimi from PSG, with Football Insider now reporting that the club is ready to pay out for the right-back. The report adds that Guardiola is 'a big fan' of the Morocco international and City have placed him highly on their shortlist of potential targets during the summer transfer window.

Hakimi scored five goals and provided six assists across 39 games for his club this season.

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Elsewhere, Daily Mail reports that City are 'studying' a move for Fenerbahce playmaker Arda Guler this summer. The 18-year-old has reportedly piqued the interest of clubs from across Europe due to the fact he has a £15million release clause written into his contract that has just become active.

It is claimed that City are 'well aware of his talent' although the club could face competition for his signature from the likes of Real Madrid, Ajax, Liverpool and Newcastle United should they decide to make a move for him. While it is also claimed the talented youngster, who has scored nine goals and provided 12 assists across 51 appearances over the past two seasons, could yet remain in Turkey with Fenerbahce confident he could stay following their qualification to the Champions League.

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