{"id":294615,"date":"2023-10-20T20:24:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T20:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports-life-news.com\/?p=294615"},"modified":"2023-10-20T20:24:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T20:24:05","slug":"manchester-city-are-interested-in-45million-wonderkid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports-life-news.com\/soccer\/manchester-city-are-interested-in-45million-wonderkid\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester City are 'interested in \u00a345million wonderkid'"},"content":{"rendered":"
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are eyeing up a \u00a345million-rated young star amid a bidding war with European giants.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Despite splashing over \u00a3200m this summer on four new signings – including Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic, they’re not slowing down any time soon.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Guardiola’s side continue their race to retain the treble following last season’s success.<\/p>\n
The wonderkid has become the centre of a European bidding war, with Juventus, Inter Milan and PSG all eyeing up a move for the youngster.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Atalanta star has attracted lots of attention from some of the biggest clubs in Europe after impressing in Serie A.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Giorgio Scalvini fights for the ball with England’s midfielder Phil Foden during Wembley clash<\/p>\n
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Scalvini, 19 has scored four goals for Serie A side Atalanta since joining the club in 2020<\/p>\n
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Giorgio Scalvini of Italy struggles with Harry Kane as the centre-back started for Italy<\/p>\n
19-year-old centre-back Giorgio Scalvini has described the Premier League as ‘the best league there is, for its intensity.<\/p>\n
Scalvini told Corriere dello Sport:\u00a0‘Once in my career, I don’t even know when, I’d like to play there.<\/p>\n
Though the interest from Pep’s side will not go unrivalled, as Atalanta’s league rivals Juventus and Inter Milan will also look to snatch the young star.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ligue One champions PSG were told that they would have to pay \u00a345m for the centre-back, though the figure could rise throughout the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The wonderkid has become the centre of a European bidding war, with Juventus , Inter Milan and PSG all eyeing up a move for the youngster, having performed impressively in Serie A\u00a0<\/p>\n
Having started seven out of eight of Atalanta’s game this season, Scalvini has also been capped seven times for Italy, including against England in their 3-1 victory at Wembley.\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to reports, City have been following Scalvini for some time and was reportedly the second-choice option for Josko Gvardiol this summer.<\/p>\n
With the January transfer window looming, Pep could look to secure the Italian star to bolster their defence.\u00a0<\/p>\n