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With Chelsea already reported to be keen on signing Raheem Sterling, and bring Nathan Ake back to the club, another Manchester City is being linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.
Ukrainian international Oleksandr Zinchenko is the latest name said to be on the Todd Boehly wishlist, although whether Pep Guardiola would sanction the strengthening of a Premier League rival in such a fashion is unclear.
Zinchenko has also attracted interest from both Everton, and West Ham, although neither have the financial wherewithal of Chelsea.
The Ukrainian, though, could be allowed to depart the Etihad this summer, with City widely expected to try and sign Brighton full-back Marc Cucurella, who is valued at £50 million by the South Coast club..
One of the advantages of the 25-year old Zinchenko for any potential buyer is his versatility. Although Guardiola primarily used him as a full-back, he plays in midfield for the Ukrainian national team.
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