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Manchester City turn their attention to Anderlecht left back Sergio Gomez as an alternative to Brighton's Marc Cucurella, with rivals Chelsea hijacking their £50m move for the Spanish full-back

Manchester City have spoken to Anderlecht about the possibility of signing left-back Sergio Gomez this summer.

The 21-year old is viewed as an alternative to Brighton & Hove Albion's Marc Cucurella, who is now closer to joining Premier League rivals Chelsea.

Pep Guardiola's side had been in pole position to sign the Spanish full-back, but after failing to meet the £50million valuation, the Blues have seemingly hijacked a move for the 24-year-old.

Gomez is on Man City's radar as they eye defensive reinforcements
Cucurella is a man in demand but Chelsea are now in the lead in that race for his signature

Man City are in talks to sign Anderlecht left back Sergio Gomez (left) this summer, with Chelsea appearing to have hijacked their pursuit of Brighton star Marc Cucurella (right)

City could head into their season opener away to West Ham United on Sunday with just two full-backs after letting Oleksandr Zinchenko leave for Arsenal earlier this summer.