Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are clearly serious about their desire to sign one of the greatest striker talents of all time with a bid of 180 million euros.
Manchester City have decided to make huge offers to secure the services of 20-year-old Paris Saint-Germain striker Désiré Doué.
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Willing to pay up to €180 million to try and finalise a deal – which would be the biggest Paris Saint-Germain sale of all time.
The start of the season for Pep Guardiola’s team has not been as solid as in other years, and the manager is looking for solutions as soon as possible. Therefore, he sees in Doué an ideal profile to give more speed, imagination and depth to the attack.
Manchester City accelerates for French striker
City’s sports management believes that Désiré Doué fits perfectly into the style of play that Guardiola wants to regain. His ability to create imbalance and his maturity as a 20-year-old have convinced the club’s scouts.
The young Frenchman already excelled last season and was crucial in the Champions League final, which increased City’s interest. His growth has not gone unnoticed, with several European clubs also following him closely.
A talent Guardiola wants at all costs
Pep Guardiola believes that Doué has everything he is looking for in a modern attacking player: speed, technique and personality. Therefore, City are willing to go up to €180 million if needed to secure his signing.
However, PSG have no intention of letting him leave lightly. They consider him an important piece in their project and know that his value will continue to rise over the years.
A huge investment to solve problems
In the “citizens” community, they believe that the arrival of the young Frenchman could be crucial to regaining the offensive level that was lost at the start of this season. They also see the operation as a future investment in a player who can make a difference for many years.
PSG, on the other hand, is in no hurry to sell. Doué has a contract, is developing at a good pace and has earned the trust he is now getting.
For Manchester City, his signing will be more than just a reinforcement. It will bring youth, energy and an attacking profile that is able to break lines and create chances on their own, which the team desperately needs.
The English club has already had discussions with the player’s entourage, and the attitude is positive. Doué sees the opportunity to work with Guardiola and develop in the Premier League with good eyes.
The biggest obstacle remains PSG, who do not let go of their young talents easily and tend to be steadfast in negotiations of this kind. Nevertheless, City are confident that an offer close to €180 million could change the landscape.
All indications are that Manchester City’s interest will increase in the coming days. If they finally decide to present the offer, it could open the door to a negotiation that promises to be one of the most discussed on the market, especially if PSG is forced to respond to the pressure from the English club.
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