Manchester City take on Lille Young Stars

in #football7 years ago

Manchester City want to sign Lille's young star Boubakary Soumare. The Premier League leaders are said to have bid 22 million Pounds for the talented midfielder. Soumare has also been the target of rival French club AS Monaco. But Lille managed to hold Soumare who is still 18 years old to stay in the club. Lille boss Christophe Galtier has also upheld his son to stay at the club, despite much speculation that there will be more bids coming into the club in the transfer window next summer. The Frenchman is known to have played with a very impressive during his breakthrough season in Ligue 1 France. He became a player in the first team of Lille and has performed 8 times in Ligue 1 France so far. Due to his impressive game, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola became very interested in bringing the young player to Etihad Stadium. Previously, the City is reportedly looking for players for their defensive midfield area. And the French newspaper Le10Sport claims that City has offered around £ 10.5 million for initial payments and a £ 11.5 million additional fee based on Soumare's performance if he wants to join The Citizens. image

New to Steemit?