‘What a signing this could be’ – Many fans react as Man City identify ideal Joao Cancelo replacement

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims the club’s scouts have been impressed by Inter’s Federico Dimarco during their search for a new left-back.

City did not sign a replacement for Joao Cancelo while the window was still open. Therefore, they are lacking a natural left-back whom Guardiola can regularly rely on.

They did sign Sergio Gomez from Anderlecht in the summer, but he is more of an option for the long term. Indeed, his involvement with the first team has been minimal so far.

Instead, City are having to use other players out of position to cover at left-back. But in the summer, they could look to sign a more natural option there.

According to 90mins, Manchester City scouts have given positive feedback about an international-level left-back Federico Dimarco who could be the answer to what they need.

The report notes how he is good at crossing and covering centrally, which indicates his qualities align with what Guardiola needs from his full-backs.

Although under contract until with Inter until 2026, Dimarco could be sacrificed by his current employers, who need to raise funds this year.

Dimarco came through Inter’s academy and after a few spells elsewhere, ended up back in their first-team squad ahead of the start of last season.

He has since established himself at San Siro and has become an eight-cap Italy international. Now, Dimarco has supposedly been identified as someone who could fit in well at City.

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

@ftblyousef_: “What a signing this could be if we pull it off. Dimarco has been balling out lately for Inter and for Italy. £40 million would be a great deal in todays market.”

@Abuckley000: “Been impressed the few times I’ve seen him tbh, but I don’t think he’s ever played in a back 4.”

@FCBLeroyy: “One of the best full back in the world this season. really like him a lot. He’s very sharp!”

@BernardoControl: “Probably the best pure wingback in the world this season. not what we need though ”

@J_MoneyCity89: “Hmm I don’t see City doing it at £40m but interesting ”

@AliG4803: “I think Dimarco is fantastic but he’s better as a wingback tbh, I don’t really think he suits this new style of play from Pep. If we’re going for a budget alternative for left back we’re probably better off going with someone like Grimaldo.”