Manchester City have joined Leeds United and Arsenal in the race to sign Ajax defender Noussair Mazraoui on a free transfer.
That’s according to a report from Eurosport, who claim that Mazraoui is already a man in demand.
The right back is out of contract at the end of the season and looks increasingly likely to leave Ajax on a free transfer.
Leeds and Arsenal are both interested, but their plans to secure a bargain are now under serious threat.
Brighton and Hove Albion are keen too, but the big concern is that Manchester City want Mazraoui.
Pep Guardiola’s men have a budget that dwarfs the other three clubs in the race, and they could offer big wages and a hefty signing-on fee.
Who is Arsenal, Leeds and City target Mazraoui?
Mazraoui, 24, has been in the Ajax ranks since 2006 having arrived from Alphense Boys.
The Morocco international now has almost 150 first-team appearances to his name with Ajax and may be ready for a new challenge.
A solid and dependable right back, Mazraoui is quick and more than capable on the ball.
With two league titles to his name at Ajax, Mazraoui has enjoyed great success in Amsterdam.
Arsenal and Leeds will have been sensing a real bargain, but City could swoop in and ruin those plans.
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