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Man City to make last ditch attempt to hijack £50m Man Utd plan if this happens
MANCHESTER CITY are weighing up a move for Leonardo Bonucci, according to reports.
Leonardo Bonucci is attracting interest from both Manchester clubs
Pep Guardiola is busy building a team capable of challenging for the title and defence is his priority area to strengthen.
Everton's John Stones is his number one target, but the Toffees have rejected their £40m bid, the Manchester Evening News claim.
But Guardiola also has his eye on Juventus centre-back Bonucci and he will make a move for him if captain Vincent Kompany fails to prove his fitness.
The Spaniard is willing to give Kompany a chance but he is monitoring his recovery from a thigh operation.
Express Sport understands Juventus are reluctant to let Bonucci leave and are asking for £50m.
News of City considering a move for Bonucci will be a blow to Manchester United.
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Reports in Italy claim the Red Devils are ready to launch a £50.2m bid for the Italian with Jose Mourinho keen to bring in another defender.
Mourinho wants to sign an experienced centre-back but executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is reluctant to spend more money on defenders as he believes they have sufficient cover.
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