Man City now in pole position to sign key Man Utd target, talks imminent

Manchester Metropolis are actually main the race for a Manchester United and Newcastle United goal, and will open talks within the close to future.

Man Metropolis seeking to strengthen defence after late blow at Arsenal

Man Metropolis got here agonisingly shut to creating an actual assertion by profitable on the Emirates Stadium, however Gabriel Martinelli’s objective ensured the spoils had been shared, regardless of Pep Guardiola adapting his ways considerably.

The Metropolis boss employed a really defensive system, which so almost bought the job performed towards the Gunners, with Gary Neville claiming an analogous recreation plan has by no means been applied by Pep earlier than.

Neville mentioned: “I assumed that it may be exhausting to create moments however the way it performed out, clearly Metropolis getting the early objective after which Pep resorting to a approach of taking part in that I’ve by no means seen earlier than, however I actually favored it.

“It wasn’t a criticism after I was speaking throughout the recreation, I actually loved the truth that he went to 5-4-1.”

With Rayan Ait-Nouri sidelined on account of harm, Nico O’Reilly was given the nod at left-back, and the 20-year-old put in a strong efficiency, making six clearances and two tackles to maintain Arsenal at bay.

Nonetheless, in line with a report from Caught Offside, Man Metropolis have additionally now joined the race for a brand new left-back, having recognized Eintracht Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown as a switch goal.

Brown can also be of curiosity to Newcastle, Man United and Arsenal, however Metropolis are main the race for his signature, alongside Arsenal, with the 2 potential Premier League title rivals anticipated to open talks within the close to future.

Brown could also be pointless signing for Man Metropolis

There are query marks over whether or not the left-back is a vital signing, on condition that Pep already has loads of choices at left-back, with Ait-Nouri and O’Reilly on the books, and the latter put in a formidable show towards the Gunners.

That mentioned, the German defender has put in some spectacular performances for Frankfurt, having caught the attention of scout Ben Mattinson.

The Frankfurt star can also be a really well-rounded defender, able to influencing the sport at each ends of the pitch, as showcased by the variety of tackles, assists and non-penalty objectives he is averaged over the previous 12 months.

Brown clearly has the expertise to be successful on the Etihad Stadium, however with Pep repeatedly making it clear he desires to work with a smaller squad, the Metropolis boss in all probability would not have to signal one other left-back.