Manchester City set to pip Manchester United to left-back

Manchester City look set to pip rivals Manchester United to the signing of highly-rated Monaco left-back Benjamin Mendy, according to the Daily Star. 

Both Manchester sides are in the market for a new left-back at the end of the season, with City keen to strengthen in this area come the summer. 

United, meanwhile, are looking to replace Luke Shaw at left-back, with Jose Mourinho prepared to allow the England international to leave at the end of the season. 

Mendy has been mooted with a possible Premier League switch in the past, with Liverpool and Arsenal also believed to be interested in the France international. 

However, the 22-year-old will only consider a move away from Monaco for another team in the Champions League, which puts City in pole position to secure his services. 

United, though, can still secure a spot in Europe’s elite club competition by winning the Europa League this season, with they drawn against Celta Vigo at the semi-final stage, with both legs played next month. 

Monaco is valued at around £30m, but it’s thought the Ligue 1 leaders can demand at least double that for the left-back.

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