‘Not him please’, ‘Would rather just play Cancelo/Ake’ – Man City fans react as club express interest in Bundesliga left-back Raphael Guerreiro

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims the club is keen on signing Borussia Dortmund left-back, Raphael Guerreiro.

The Citizens are in the market for a new first-team left-back after allowing Oleksandr Zinchenko to join up with Mikel Arteta at Arsenal.

The Premier League missed out on signing Marc Cucurella from Brighton and Hove Albion after rivals Chelsea swooped in and sealed a deal, and consequently, are now targeting full-back alternatives.

According to a recent report from Sky Sports News, Raphael Guerreiro is one of several potential first-team options the club are looking into.

The 28-year-old Portugal international featured in 189 matches since joining Dortmund from FC Lorient back in 2026, and has been an important figure for the Black and Yellows.

As per the report, Stuttgart’s Borna Sosa is also on City’s but not currently under consideration. They are also closing in on the signing of Anderlecht left-back Sergio Gomez.

Pep Guardiola’s side currently only have one recognised first-team left back in the squad in Joao Cancelo, following the sale of Oleksandr Zinchenko to Arsenal, and are keen to bolster that area before the close of the transfer window.

The report was shared on Twitter by City Xtra and it attracted plenty of attention from the club’s supporters.

“Don’t love it but it’s a left back”
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“He is slow and easily injured I hope it’s not true.”
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“Nah not him please.”
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“Not even joking, this is awful I hope we don’t sign him.”
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“Would rather just play Cancelo/Ake at left back.”
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“We don’t need more offensive left-backs, bring someone who can defend in, Rapha is great in attack but so is Joao we need an actual defender.”
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“Dortmund will demand more than 40m for him, we should rather sign Borna Sosa or Grimaldo..”
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“He’s pretty good but injury prone..”
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“Guerreiro is a good left-back and will Fit perfectly into our team. I like the move and I’m excited cuz he is decent defensively and very good in attack too.”
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