Manchester City- Pepe
Manchester City have been one of the more busier sides in this summers transfer window, having spent a combined £90 million on players this summer. The club are desperately trying to bolster their squad following their poor defence of the Premier League title last season. Attackers like Stevan Jovetic and Jesus Navas have been signed, meaning the Sky Blues will a more potent attacking threat this season. However, attack isn’t where City have had there problems in pre season.
The club have conceded several goals during the off season and currently only have two fit centre backs following Matija Nastastic’s injury which will keep the Serbian out of the first few weeks of the season. Manager Manuel Pellegrini is looking to sign a quality centre back and has his eyes on Real Madrid defender Pepe, one of the most physical centre backs in Europe. Real Madrid are reluctant to let the Portuguese defender leave but if City meet their £30 million valuation, then Madrid maybe willing to do business.