Manuel Akanji: Manchester City chasing late move for Dortmund centre-back

08/30/2022

Borussia Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji

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Manchester City are hoping to complete the signing of Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund in a late swoop for defensive reinforcements.

Talks between the two clubs over a potential move are ongoing and progressing, though sources indicate a deal is not yet done.

The 27-year-old centre-half would provide cover and competition for Ruben Dias, Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Nathan Ake in the heart of City’s defence.

Despite already having those four senior centre-backs on their books, Laporte and Ake’s injury problems have left Pep Guardiola light at the back in the opening weeks of the new season.

When asked on Tuesday whether City would be active in the transfer market before Thursday’s 11pm deadline, Guardiola said: “I don’t know what will happen.”

Manuel Akanji: Manchester City chasing late move for Dortmund centre-back

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