Manchester City are lining up a surprise move for Wrexham defender Callum Doyle amid a defensive crisis at the Etihad.
According to Fichajes, Callum Doyle has emerged as a surprise target for Manchester City this month, as Pep Guardiola looks to solve a defensive crisis at the club. Key injuries have forced the club to target new defenders this month, with the Premier League giants ready to submit a historic £30 million offer for the Werxham defender.
Wrexham did well in the transfer market upon their promotion to the Championship. One of the many trade activities conducted in the close season, they signed 22-year-old defender Callum Doyle from Manchester City in a deal worth over £5 million.
The move has proved worth every pound spent on the 22-year-old defender, with Doyle establishing himself as an undisputed starter and fueling their bid for a playoff berth this season. However, Wrexham could be dealt a severe sporting blow, as Manchester City are vying to re-sign Doyle this month.
Manchester City are faced with a major defensive crisis amid injuries sustained by Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias, while John Stones is also sidelined for an unspecified period of time. They have already recalled Max Alleyne from his loan at Watford to aid their broken defence.
The idea with Doyle is to test Wrexham with a historic £30 million offer, and should the Championship side accept it, it would be their record sale. They are not in a rush, but should an offer of that magnitude arrive, the 22-year-old defender might be on the move, for financial and sporting reasons.
Manchester City to sign defenders?
Manchester City are angling for a move for Doyle as per the report, although the 22-year-old defender may not be their priority target. Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi is their priority this month, but there are many challenges in landing the England international, given he will be able to move on a free transfer next summer.
Manchester City have a big shortage of centre-backs, and that is the reason for recalling Alleyne from Watford, and now the links to Doyle. Both those players know the way the club plays under Guardiola, which would benefit the Premier League giants in the short term, but there will be questions about whether either of those young stars have a long-term future at the club or under this manager.
