Date of publication: Friday 31 July 2020, 7:53
Manchester City has registered its interest in signing the back of the center of Atletico Madrid Jose Gimenez, reportedly.
Gimenez has recently been linked to Chelsea, which could try to strengthen the back of this summer. Frank Lampard’s team conceded 54 league goals, the worst record of the teams that finished in the upper half.
And it is clear that the Blues have explored Gimenez in order to make a move. However, they would have to sell to make room for Uruguayans to enter.
But now they face competition from England after it emerged the city is also passionate about the 25-year-old, according to a report on ESPN, quoted on Sports Mole.
Pep Guardiola’s team was much stronger than Chelsea on the defensive, scoring only 35 goals. However, they too had problems on the back in the first half of the following season Aymeric Laporte picked up an injury.
They conceded 23 goals in their first 19 games, losing five, which played an important role in losing the Premier League crown.
And City is expected to spray money on defenders as they attempt to strengthen their options.
A £ 41 million commission has already been agreed with Bournemouth for the transfer of Nathan Ake. Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly is also considered a target.
IS Gimenez it is the last name to add to the list while Guardiola continues to patrol the market.
Athletic man has played a key role under Diego Simeone since joining 2013, making 190 appearances. At that time he also won a La Liga title, the Spanish Cup, the Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup.
But the report says Atletico may be willing to part with him as they try to bring funds to the back of the coronavirus pandemic.
However, it won’t come cheap, with Spaniards insisting that they will only sell if its £ 110 million release clause is met.
Gimenez is also three years away from his current contract. This puts Atletico in a strong position either to receive the price he wants or to maintain his high level activity.
Parlor encourages Arteta to raid City
Another central defender who may be on the move is City John Stones. The Englishman fell out of favor in 2019/20, playing only 16 league games.
And Arsenal legend Ray Parlor told Arteta to tempt his former employers to sell Stones to the Gunners this summer.
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