Pep Guardiola is seeking to strengthen his team in the defensive ward.<\/p>\n
The most talked at City for defense is that of French player Benjamin Mendy.<\/p>\n
The 22-year-old excelled the latest edition of Monaco by helping his side reach the championship title in France and the Champions League semi-finals.<\/p>\n
In 39 games in all competitions, Mendy scored a goal and assisted in 11 others.<\/p>\n
So he has become the most sought-after defender of Pep Guardiola who wants to go to the left wing defense.<\/p>\n
The English media have reported that City is ready to pay about 30 million \u00a3 for Mendy.<\/p>\n
The excellent form Mendy has made,take over even in the French national team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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