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Man City to battle with Arsenal for signature of La Liga and former Premier League star
MANCHESTER CITY have opened talks with Sevilla about signing their French midfielder Steven N’Zonzi.
Steven N'Zonzi's Stoke and Sevilla highlights
The former Stoke City man has turned down a new contract with the La Liga side and is now set to leave the club before the transfer window closes.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is hoping to beat off Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea in the £25 million chase for N’Zonzi.
Steven N'Zonzi has refused a contract extension at Sevilla
Steven N'Zonzi has Premier League experience with Stoke City
He has made his move for the ex Blackburn Rovers man who has impressed since moving to Spain two years ago.
Sevilla were hoping to that he would sign a new deal but N’Zonzi is determined to push through his exit back to the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola wants to sign a midfielder and a centre-back
Guardiola wants to sign a midfielder and a central defender during this window as he looks to increase the pressure on Premier League leaders Chelsea.
City would have no problems in meeting N’Zonzi’s wage demands which are said to be around £90,000 a week.
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