Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Athletic Club midfielder Mikel Jauregizar in the coming months.
According to a report from Fichajes, Manchester City are lining up a €50 million move for Mikel Jauregizar. The Premier League giants certainly have the finances to get the deal across the line, and it will be interesting to see if they can pay.
The Spaniard has done quite well in La Liga, and he has impressed in the European competitions as well. He was outstanding against Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League last season. There is no doubt that Jauregizar has the physicality and technical attributes to perform in the Premier League. The opportunity to join a club like Manchester City will be quite exciting for him.
Manchester City could use Jauregizar
Manchester City need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and signing the Spaniard would be a wise decision. He could be a long-term investment for them. The opportunity to play alongside world-class players at Manchester City will be hard to turn down for the player.
In addition, the Spanish midfield prospect would get to work with one of the best managers of this generation at Manchester City. Guardiola has done well to nurture talented young players, and he could play a key role in developing Jauregizar as well.
The reported €50 million valuation might seem expensive right now, but the player is quite young, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. He could justify the investment in the long-term. The market is already inflated for talented players, and it is no surprise that he is valued at €50 million.
It remains to be seen whether Manchester City follow up on their interest with an official proposal to get the deal done. Recent reports have also linked the Spaniard with other Premier League clubs, including Chelsea.
Meanwhile, Manchester City need more quality and depth in the squad to beat Arsenal and Liverpool to the Premier League title. The Citizens have fallen behind enough over the last 12 months, and they were quite disappointing last season. They will look to get back to the top of English football once again.
