Manchester City are on the verge of sealing a £58.7 million deal for Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso (24) as Pep Guardiola accelerates his January squad revamp.
City had an initial £54.5 million bid rejected, with Juventus demanding £75.5 million, but a compromise is expected this week.
The move gained traction after Juve coach Thiago Motta confirmed Cambiaso ruled himself out of their Champions League clash against Benfica, citing an ankle injury.
With Juventus already eyeing Feyenoord’s David Hancko as a replacement.
The full back’s expected arrival at the Etihad is seen as a long-term successor to Kyle Walker, reinforcing City’s defensive ambitions.
