Premier League Ekings News Latest Manchester City are ready to open a release clause of 50 million pounds (60 million euros) of Real Sociedad to buy Mikel Meri. No, former Newcastle midfielder, Spanish national team degree, 25 years old, came to strengthen the team.

Manchester City is ‘ready to pay’ the £50m release clause for Mikel Merino. The Spaniard is being watched by manager Pep Guardiola. Manchester City is reportedly set to reach an agreement with the Real Sociedad midfielder for €60m (around £50m).

The Spaniard has played a key role in his side in La Liga this season, playing 27 league games, and scoring three goals. According to the Spanish outlet, he also added four assists. Confidential, the 25-year-old is the ‘top target’ for Pep Guardiola.  He has impressed Manchester City bosses with his performances in Spain.

His current contract expires in 2025, so City will have to pay a huge fee. However, Miguel Merino’s €60m (50m) release clause means that Real Sociedad has no power to stop him from leaving. Not if they want to sign him. Manchester City is ready to pay that amount. He also decided he wanted to leave, with Merino already familiar with the Premier League. After spending a short time with Newcastle United.

More than One Player from River Plate

Meanwhile, City is also reportedly keen to bring in a second player from River Plate this summer, alongside Julian Alvarez. This was reported by Sergio Gonzalez. TEAMtalk says the Blues are interested in Enzo Fernandez.

The 21-year-old central midfielder has started the season well in Argentina. Has already scored two goals in nine appearances, with City reportedly reaching out to Fernandez’s followers over the matter. He is under contract until 2025, so they must be ready to pay a fee if they want to take him away from the Argentine giants.

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