Man City ready to bid €65M for Jules Kounde, convinced player will join from Sevilla

Manchester City began ir Premier League campaign with a sensational 3-1 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers. However, Pep Guardiola still has some major issues to sort out, largely with defensive struggles that saw his side concede Premier League title to Liverpool last season. With Spanish tactician keen on bolstering his defense, club are set to sign Sevilla defender Jules Kounde. 

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Man City transfer news: Jules Kounde transfer on anvil 

According to a report on Man City transfer news by Sky Sports, Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde has agreed to join Etihad-based outfit this summer transfer window. Frenchman w awaits two clubs to reach an amicable agreement to facilitate Jules Kounde transfer to Man City. He has emerged as top target for Pep Guardiola this summer.

Man City transfer news reveals that club have made an official bid of €65 million to LaLiga giants. Pep Guardiola and co are confident of landing centre-back for offered amount, which is close to his release clause. Man City are confident that y will be able to seal Jules Kounde transfer in coming days. 

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Man City transfer news: Club to block Eric Garcia's transfer to Barcelona 

Man City transfer news suggest that Man City are blocking Eric Garcia's move to Barcelona. Spaniard has been rumoured to move to Spain this summer. However, Premier League heavyweights will allow Eric Garcia to join Barcelona only when Jules Kounde transfer is confirmed. 

Meanwhile, Man City will t negotiate for Eric Garcia transfer to Barcelona if a deal for Jules Kounde is t agreed upon. 19-year-old defender has a year left on his Man City contract. He will leave only next season if deal for Sevilla centre-back fails to materialise. 

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Man City to play Bournemouth 

Reports in Spanish media claim that Barcelona were willing to pay €18 million for transfer of Eric Garcia. But, his transfer will ultimately depend on signing of Jules Kounde. Besides that, Man City have also roped in Nathan Ake from Bournemouth and Ferran Torres from Valencia. Amid Jules Kounde transfer talks, Pep Guardiola's men will next come up against Bournemouth in third round of  Carabao Cup on Thursday (Friday according to IST). 

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