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title: "City closing in on Mendy switch"
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author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2017-06-01T18:32:57Z"
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# City closing in on Mendy switch

Manchester City are closing in on a huge deal to sign AS Monaco left-back Benjamin Mendy this summer, according to Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol.

> Twitter: Manchester City closing in on £40m deal for Monaco left back Benjamin Mendy (@SkyKaveh)

Mendy has enjoyed a quite exceptional season with Monaco, and has established himself as one of Europe’s most potent left-backs.

He’s attracted plenty of interest from a plethora of clubs across the world and is sure to be a man high in demand this summer, but City appear to be leading the chase to sign him.

Mendy’s pace and power down the left hand side was a pivotal part of Monaco’s exceptional 2016/17 season that saw them scoop the Ligue 1 title and also reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

£40m is a high price to pay for a full-back, and it would indeed break the record for a wide defender, but Mendy has shown just how good he can be in recent times and would certainly bolster Pep Guardiola’s options.