According to the Mirror, Pep Guardiola wants City to hijack Chelsea’s move for Ajax youngster Riechedly Bazoer.
Chelsea are reportedly already deep into negotiations with the player’s brother and agent Irchandley, who was seen at the club’s training ground last week.
The 19-year old has previously been compared to former Dutch midfield maestro Frank Rijkaard and is valued at £24m.
Italian coach Antonio Conte is expected to become the new Chelsea boss for next season and Bazoer is someone the club have identified as a top target.
But Guardiola is also said to be a big fan of Bazoer and could look to him as City aim to rebuild their midfield – with Bundesliga duo Julian Weigl and Granit Xhaka also linked.
Napoli have already had a £20m bid knocked back by Ajax for the former PSV youth player. Current Chelsea boss was involved in the club when the midfielder was coming through the ranks.
He will hope to persuade his fellow Dutchman to join Chelsea, but the sway of working and learning under Guardiola could be too much to turn down.
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