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Manchester City 'are ready to pay £54m for Real Madrid starlet Achraf Hakimi'... but Borussia Dortmund want to keep him on loan for another season

Manchester City are prepared to meet Real Madrid's valuation of Achraf Hakimi this summer, according to Spanish newspaper AS.

The 21-year-old has impressed during two seasons on loan at Borussia Dortmund, with Chelsea and Arsenal among the clubs linked with a move for him.

But now City have emerged as potential suitors, with Pep Guardiola reportedly keen on bringing the full-back to the Etihad this summer.

It is claimed that the Premier League champions have spoken to Real about Hakimi and are willing to pay his £54million price-tag.