‘Sign him up’, ‘Better than Zakaria’ – Fans reacts to Man City’s interest in €40M-rated Fernandinho replacement

Manchester City Fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter, which relays reports to another update of the club’s interest in Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli.

Pep Guardiola is said to be reportedly keen on Locatelli replacing Fernandinho at the end of the season as the Brazilian comes towards the end of his career.

The former AC Milan midfielder has developed into one of the best central midfielders in Serie A. Despite a decent two seasons with Sassuolo, Locatelli could be set for a big move.

The 23-year-old, who has impressed so far this season has also been attracting interest from Real Madrid and Juventus.

According to Calcio Mercato, Sassuolo want €40M for the defensive-midfielder and are hoping for an auction in the summer.

In reaction to the report shared on Twitter by City Xtra, many Sky blues have expressed their thoughts and opinions.

Sign him up

— 🅰lex🌴😑 (@Alexander_MCFC) March 1, 2021

Better than zakaria

— kaplan (@Kevin57197624) March 1, 2021

No we signed rodri for 70M

— Blue🌙 (@OhKevinDeBruyne) March 1, 2021

exactly, we need a ferna replacement, so we don’t need to spend 40+ million on a back up

— ⚡ (@Ethan73918517) March 1, 2021

Am in for Locatelli, that guy is injury Prone, and Mancity’s style of play needs Players who are not injury prone

— Denzil✠ (@RubenDiias) March 1, 2021