Midfielder Man City now want to sign has publicly confirmed Real Madrid and Barcelona’s interest

After dominating English and European football under Pep Guardiola, Manchester City can be mentioned in the same breath as Real Madrid and Barcelona as a footballing superpower.

Riyad Mahrez highlighted Manchester City’s stature in 2021 by claiming that he does not view any other club on the same pedestal as them.

When Erling Haaland was linked to Real Madrid, it is believed that people close to the star striker “laughed off” the speculation.

Pep Guardiola can be proud that he has…