Manchester City are one of the many clubs looking to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder, Jude Bellingham but are also looking at alternatives if they fail to secure the Englishman. Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic and World Cup star, Alexis Mac-Allister being the options.
It is at an unpredictable state for one to be able to dictate a particular club Jude Bellingham would join n the summer, with a list of top clubs lingering around him. Liverpool, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Manchester City will all battle for the 19 year old.
Mateo Kovacic
While the race gets intense, Man City are looking for a possible alternative will they feel can suit into their team without reasonable doubt. Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic is fashioned as a player believed to fit perfectly into Pep Guardiola’s style of play.
With Chelsea influx of new players, it is not guaranteed the amount of time Kovacic will get on the pitch, he have already seen his playtime reduce drastically since Chelsea winter spending spree, with Graham Potter with a preference of Enzo Fernandez, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Joao Felix in midfield.
Rejecting a move to the Etihad is considered near impossible, especially if the Pep Guardiola’s led team are willing to trigger his £40 million market value.
Alexis Mac-Allister
Alexis Mac Allister was pivotal for Argentina dominance and emergence as the world champions at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The 24-year-old Argentine immediately registered his name as one of the bright midfielders in Europe, attracting lots of club.
It is hundred percent assured, Mac Allister won’t be at Brighton after the summer transfer, as a big money transfer is expected. Manchester City are putting themselves in the position to be best destination for the Argentine but like on Jude Bellingham, they stand for face stiff rivalry.
Pep Guardiola’s team will face its biggest competition with Jurgen Klopp’s team who have shown a great of interest in Mac Allister. According to reports, Alexis Mac-Allister’s agent was seen at Liverpool for the cause of a possible transfer.
Brighton and Hove Albion rates Mac Allister around £100 million. Manchester City will look to pay such amount for Mac Allister only if their bid for Jude Bellingham fails.
