Manchester City and Arsenal set to compete for Real Madrid star this summer and are willing to pay €60m to secure his signing – Reports
Numerous reputed sources in Madrid and England have reported that the Cityzens and the Gunners are both interested in the signing of Ferland Mendy, 27, from Spanish Giants Real Madrid. They would be prepared to pay £53 million (€60 million) to prise him away from the Santiago Bernabeu.
Mendy’s season has been marred by injury issues, with the Frenchman making 25 appearances across competitions and contributing one assist. The left-back joined Real Madrid from Lyon in 2019 and has been a prominent member of Les Merengues’ side.
He has won two La Liga titles, the UEFA Champions League, and two Spanish Super Cups. The French defender has dealt with a plethora of injuries this season and last featured in Madrid’s 2-1 defeat to Barcelona on March 19.
Manchester City are on the lookout for a new left-back as speculation grows over Joao Cancelo’s future. The Portuguese full-back was sent on loan to Bayern Munich in January after falling out with Pep Guardiola. There is a €70 million (£62 million) buy option available to the Bavarians. Central defender Nathan Ake has filled in at left-back, while 18-year-old Rico Lewis has been handed opportunities.
Meanwhile, Arsenal themselves could be looking to add more competition for first-choice left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko. The Ukrainian has been in superb form this season and Kieran Tierney has barely got a look-in. Reports claim that the Scot is considering an exit from the Emirates over a lack of gametime recently, leaving them in need of a replacement.
