- Barcelona star Sergio Busquets could be on his way to the Premier League
- Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is reportedly interested in signing him
- Guardiola worked with Busquets during his five-year stay at Barcelona
Manchester City gaffer Pep Guardiola is reportedly planning a mega million transfer move for Barcelona and Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets.
According to the report by Daily Star, Guardiola is plotting £50 million bid to lure the 29-year-old player to the Etihad Stadium.
The report also stated that the Citizens want to sign Sergio Busquets as a replacement for Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure who is expected to leave the club in June 2019.
Manchester City eye move for Barcelona star Sergio Busquets (photo: Listal)
Busquets joined the Barcelona youth ranks in 2005 before Guardiola handed him his senior debut in 2008.
The pair enjoyed incredible success together at the Nou Camp during Guardiola's five-year spell in charge winning 14 trophies.
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Daily Star also claimed that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola indicated his interest in the midfielder earlier this year, but the move was not successful.
Previously, NAIJ.com had reported how Manchester City are also planning to sign Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez when the 2018 transfer window opens.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng
ROSY CREST
Saturday, 23 December 2017