Manchester City are interested in signing AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez, and they could submit an offer of around £100 million for the Frenchman.
According to a report from Calciomercatoweb, Manchester City are looking to sign Theo Hernandez at the end of the season. And the Premier League champions are prepared to submit a bumper offer for the AC Milan defender.
Hernandez has developed into an indispensable asset for AC Milan, and his departure would come as a major blow for the Rossoneri. AC Milan won the Scudetto last season, and Hernandez was one of their key players. It is no surprise that the top clubs are looking to sign him, given his performances in Serie A over the past year.
Manchester City have an exceptional squad, but they could still use a couple of defensive reinforcements. Pep Guardiola has had to use makeshift left-backs. And bringing in someone like Hernandez could sort out his full-back concerns for the foreseeable future.
The arrival of Hernandez would also allow Joao Cancelo to operate in his natural role as a right-back. The AC Milan defender has proven himself to be an outstanding defender, and he is quite effective going forward as well. He would certainly be an upgrade on Nathan Ake, who has been used in the left-back role from time to time.
The report further claims that Manchester City could be prepared to part with a sum of around £100 million for the AC Milan defender. But the transfer will depend on the will of the player and that of the AC Milan hierarchy. The reported price could be tempting for the Serie A champions, and it remains to be seen how they react when the offer is presented.
The report adds that Manchester City could begin assessments regarding a potential move as early as January. It seems highly unlikely that AC Milan will let a key player leave midway through the season. So any move would have to wait until the summer transfer window at the very least.
The chance to move to the Premier League could be an attractive proposition for Hernandez. Furthermore, at Manchester City, he could be joining a club capable of winning the UEFA Champions League, and that could be an additional appeal for the player.
Although AC Milan have an impressive squad, they are a few years away from challenging for the top European honour. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few weeks now. The player was linked with a move to the Premier League last year as well.
