Man City has also opened, telling the story of “one of the best” #10, £42 million story

Reports say Manchester City has now begun a talk to sign a midfielder attacking the “best” number 10 against the £42 million attacking midfielder.

Man City is progressing in the pursuit of Rayan Cherki

Mancity has set his sights on the new offensive midfielder this summer following Kevin de Bruin’s departure, with Lyon’s star Rayan Cerki pursuits progressing well, and Fabrizio Romano recently removed an exciting update.

The deal to sign Cherki is believed to be on the verge of now, with Lyon expected to seek a fee of £35 million, and the attacking midfielder will not be able to wait for a move to Etihad Stadium.

However, this movement has not yet crossed the line. That is, Pep Guardiola’s side is still considering other potential targets and has begun discussions about the RB Leipzigsterza Vizabi Simons deal.

This is the case with the Dutchman leaving the German club this summer, according to a report by L’Equipe, which states that Simmons has been identified as a backup option for Cherki if he falls at the age of 21.

After arriving at Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of 50 million euros (£42 million), the offensive midfielder time with the Bundesliga side appears to be coming to an end, with Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal also appearing to be enthusiastic and uninterested.

Simons could be one of the best No. 10 in the world

Replacing De Bruyne will always be a difficult task. Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak recently said he believes the Belgian is the best player ever. “What Kevin has given this club, in my opinion, he is the best player to play for this club. I think he speaks about his achievements for himself.”

In reality, it’s extremely difficult to replicate the 33-year-old achievement, but there are some indications that the RB Leipzig star could be at a similar level, and was highly praised by a January scout.

That said, Bruce, who moves for Simmons, appears to be on the condition that Cherki’s contract breaks down. They should also be extremely happy if they secure the French signature with their goals and support this season.