EPL champions Manchester City Set to Sign Top Defender of Nigerian Descent

Manuel Obafemi Akanji who is a Swiss defender of Nigerian descent is now on the verge of making a move to reigning Premier League champions Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola and his chiefs at the Etihad stadium are said to have submitted a $17.5m bid to have the signature of Manuel Akanji and official announcement is expected to be made soon.

Akanji is expected to join Manchester City soon as he is unsettled in Borussia Dortmund where he’s yet to feature this season.

According to the report on Soccernet, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola feels Manuel Akanji will help his defense this season in all competitions.

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Akanji joined Dortmund from Basel in 2018 and has been a regular at the club until this season.

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Napoli Reject Osimhen’s Potential Loan Deal to English Premier League Club Manchester United

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Italian outfit Napoli are unwilling to loan out their striker Victor Osimhen in possible exchange for Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo.

With 24 hours left in the summer transfer window, Napoli have rejected Manchester United’s proposal to sign Osimhen on loan.

Cristiano Ronaldo is said to be interested in playing Champions League football, but the Red Devils failed to qualify for the competition, having failed to finish in the top four last season.

The latest report from Inside Futbol claims Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, met with the president of Napoli FC Aurelio De Laurentiis and proposed a Serie A return for Ronaldo.

It was gathered that Napoli want €130m for the striker, and Manchester United have already spent close to €250m this summer.

Another option being explored is for Osimhen to join Manchester United on a loan deal with an obligatory purchase clause, but that seems to be a non-starter.