According to a report from RMC Sport journalist Mohamed Bouhafsi, Pep Guardiola has personally contacted AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer over a move to the Etihad Stadium – prompting some City fans to give their opinions on ‘the real deal‘. Bennacer, who has started 18 Serie A matches for the Italian giants this season, finding 86.4% of his passes from midfield, is reportedly seen as a prime target for Guardiola as City attempt to plug gaping holes in front of the back four. The Algerian international, registering more tackles on average this campaign than any Sky Blues player according to WhoScored, has also picked up an astounding 12 yellow cards over 20 league appearances in total – summarising the positives and negatives of a potential swoop.
“Gundogan in the mud”, “Big fan of this lad” – Some MCFC fans react to update on “the real deal”
