Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims the club have stepped up their interest in Rennes winger Jeremy Doku.
The 21-year-old joined Les Rouge et Noirs from Anderlecht for an initial €26m (£22.2m) in the summer of 2020 and he has since developed into one of the brightest prospects in Ligue 1.
Doku has struggled with niggling injuries over the last two seasons and has subsequently been reduced to just 43 top-flight starts since the beginning of 2021-22.
Nevertheless, the 14-cap Belgium international has chipped in with 10 goals and 11 assists for Rennes in all competitions, including seven goals and four assists in 37 appearances last season.
Doku, primarily a right-winger, is understood to have caught the eye of a number of Premier League clubs including Liverpool and Aston Villa, as well as Serie A duo Napoli and AC Milan.
However, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Man City have entered the race for his signature and the winger is considered a ‘priority name’ on Pep Guardiola’s list of targets.
It’s said that Manchester City’s talks for the signing are ‘on and intensified this week’, even though the club are still to place a bid or even open negotiations with Rennes.
The story doesn’t mention how much Rennes are demanding for the youngster. He’s currently valued by Transfermarkt at €28m, and is tied to the Ligue 1 side with a contract until 2025.
The report shared on Twitter gathered a number of replies from a wide range of Man City supporters.
Sign him ASAP
— Kwesi Sarkcess (@KwesiSarkcess15) August 1, 2023
@ModeloxDabs: “FINALLY A WINGER. That would be a great move!”
@shawnumo: “Hard to believe but makes sense given he can play both wings and offers something different in the final 3rd”
@rnss202: “Would be a good signing imo, under Pep scary potential.”
@justperfectxxx: “Domu is a really good option , I hope we buy him.”
@DavidGr00471175: “Get him, pace, dribbling, explosive and young. Sign him asap”
@Nsilva1994: “Hope its true!!! Good player”
@Reallywasco: “Fullback’s nightmare. So strong, skillful, speed & he can score as well..”
@jrlt89: “I prefer Olise, however I wouldn’t be disappointed with this transfer.
