‘Finally a leftback’, ‘Could be another bargain’ – Man City fans excited as club closing in on deal for Oleksandr Zinchenko replacement

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims the Premier League champions are now closing in on Sergio Gómez for a fee in excess of €10M.

Pep Guardiola and co tried to snatch Marc Cucurella from Brighton & Hove Albion, but the Seagulls’ astronomical valuation reportedly put City off. The Spaniard instead joined Chelsea in a deal worth a staggering £62 million – a world-record fee for a full-back.

Pep Guardiola’s side have since moved onto other options and are assessing their next target. Sergio Gomez – who bagged 15 assists for Anderlecht last season – emerged as a potential solution last week.

The 21-year-old is viewed as a future star by the defending Premier League champions amid their lack of options at left-back. Pep Guardiola is still waiting on a replacement for the departed Oleksandr Zinchenko.

It was claimed Sergio Gómez was set for a loan spell with Girona – a sister club in the City Football Group.

The latest update on the negotiations for the 21-year-old comes from Fabrizio Romano via his Twitter account.

Fabrizio Romano reported, “Manchester City are closing on Sergio Gómez deal with Anderlecht. Fee will be in excess of €10m, final details being discussed and then it will be completed. Plan has always been to loan him to Girona… but been told City could now decide to keep Sergi.”

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Excl: Manchester City are closing on Sergio Gómez deal with Anderlecht. Fee will be in excess of €10m, final details being discussed and then it will be completed. 🚨🔵 #MCFC

Plan has always been to loan him to Girona… but been told City could now decide to keep Sergi. pic.twitter.com/qfyS1MCH50

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 9, 2022

This report shared on Twitter gathered a number of replies from a wide range of Man City supporters, who were not shy in sharing their thoughts on the matter.

“Finally a leftback 😍.”
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“Keep him and see what he can do.”
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“He’s brilliant, just needs to work on his defense a bit but he’s just 21 years old 🌟.”
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“Finally a LB. Hope he impresses and stays at City. Could be another bargain.”
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“I’ve prayed so hard for days like this.”
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“We’re starving for a Left back. Give us anyone we don’t care at this point..”
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“He’s basically a faster Zinchenko but more raw. Perfect for that inverted role but can also provide width pretty well, still not perfect but a good buy for just 15m. Good business.”
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