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Chelsea midfielder wanted by Manchester City: Pep Guardiola concerned about current squad
CESC FABREGAS has reportedly been identified as a January transfer target by Manchester City.
Cesc Fabregas - 5 things you need to know
The Chelsea midfielder has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge this term, starting just one Premier League game under Antonio Conte.
AC Milan are known admirers of the 29-year-old.
But according to The Sun on Sunday, Pep Guardiola has designs on his compatriot.
The report suggests the City boss is weighing up a £20m move for Fabregas.
Cesc Fabregas has been linked with a move away from Chelsea
Pep Guardiola is keen on signing Cesc Fabregas
It is thought Guardiola has underlying concerns about his current squad, and he isn’t sure whether Fernandinho or Fernando are the long-term solutions.
Yaya Toure, who has been exiled from the first team, is widely expected to leave in January.
Cesc Fabregas isn't in Antonio Conte's first-team plans at the moment
City host Southampton in the lunchtime kick-off today (1:30pm) before Chelsea welcome Manchester United to Stamford Bridge (4pm).
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