- Pepe Guardiola wishes to sign Jorginho before the pre-season campaign begins
- The 26-year-old Napoli midfielder is set to replace already departed Yaya Toure
- The Brazilian-born Italy international could cost Manchester City up to £43m
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hopes to sign Napoli midfielder Jorginho in time for the start of pre-season training on Monday.
The Premier League champions and Napoli are close to finalizing a deal for the Italy international after missing out on Fred to rivals Manchester United.
The 26-year-old is expected to complete the transfer in time for him to participate in the start to their pre-season campaign for next season.
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The initial fee will be in the region of €49m (£43m) for the Brazilian-born Italian, who is set to agree a five-year deal with the Etihad outfit.
Jorginho is set to replace the departed Yaya Touré, who left when his contract expired last month, and challenge Fernandinho in the holding midfield position.
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Guardiola remains in pole position to price Riyad Mahrez away from Leicester City, but an agreement between both clubs is yet to be agreed.
The asking price of the Algeria international is expected to start at £60m and with add-ons may rise to £75m.
England international Joe Hart is due to report for training with Guardiola’s side despite his future still remaining undecided with the Spanish coach.
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The 31-year-old has a year left on his contract but having spent the last two seasons on loan with Torino and West Ham United respectively.
Hart will have to wait to see what offers he receives before deciding where he will play next year.
Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had earlier reported that Leicester City winger Riyah Mahrez is close to joining Manchester City this summer.
The Algerian superstar has been desperate to complete a transfer from Leicester City to his dream club since the start of the 2017/18 Premier League campaign but his attempts were frustrated by the Foxes.
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