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Guardiola set to replace De Bruyne with Crystal Palace’s Ebere Eze

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Guardiola is known to be an admirer of Three Lions’ midfielder, Eze, who will cost around £68 million this summer

By Kehinde Okeowo

Manchester City boss, Pep Guadiola is considering a move for Crystal Palace midfielder, Eberechi Eze.

According to the UK Mirror, the potential deal when actualized will see Eze  replace Kevin De Bruyne in the Citizens’ midfield.

Kevin De Bruyne (left), Eberechi Eze (right)
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In an interview last month, the Man City star admitted that at his age he has to start planning for life after football.

He said, “At my age you have to be open to everything.

“You’re talking about incredible amounts of money in what may be the end of my career. Sometimes you have to think about that.”

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Apart from this, De Bruyne is being linked with a move to the Saudi Arabian league.

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Teams in the Middle East, including Al-Ittihad, are ready to offer the 33-year-old a huge deal to leave the Etihad.

If De Bruyne chooses to leave the Premier League champions, then Pep Guardiola will need suitable cover at the Etihad Stadium.

Guardiola is known to be an admirer of Eze, who would cost around £68 million this summer.

Eze, who played for England at Euro 2024, is also attracting interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.

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