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Manchester City ready to move for Spanish defender

Manchester City are ready to trigger the release clause of Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte, report talkSPORT.

They cite reports emanating from Spanish media outlet, Cadena Sur, that the Premier League leaders may be set to move for the French under-21 international before the transfer window closes next week.

Laporte currently has a £58 million buy-out clause in his contract, but with this set to increase to closer to £68 million in the summer, City are ready to make their move now before his price goes up.

The central defender had previously been linked with a move to Barcelona, but the Catalans instead signed the Brazilian Yerry Mina from Palmeiras instead, which gives City the chance to sign a player who has been impressive for the Basque club this year. Manager Pep Guardiola is keen to add defensive cover to his squad this window, and has also been linked with Jonny Evans of West Brom  and Aaron Martin of Espanyol.

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