Manchester City have reportedly made Real Sociedad winger Mikel Oyarzabal a top target ahead of next summer’s window.
According to Eurosport, the Premier League champions are viewing the 24-year-old attacker as a potential alternative to Harry Kane. City attempted all summer to sign the Tottenham striker, but they were unable to seal a deal.
As per the report, Txiki Begiristain is an admirer of Oyarzabal and is keen to sign the Spanish international for City. The Sociedad star has a release clause of £67m.
With Bernardo Silva eager to leave City, there is a chance that Oyarzabal could be funded if the Portuguese international departs in January or next summer.
Indeed, a striker still remains a top priority for City, with the club unable to find a natural replacement for Sergio Aguero. This season has so far seen Ferran Torres take up the mantle in the opening four games.
Whilst Oyarzabal is a quality player and one who is destined to play for a bigger club later in his career, City fans on social media are fuming that the club reportedly view the Sociedad star as a target.
With Erling Haaland set to be available next summer for a similar fee, City supporters are questioning why the club would chase Oyarzabal when more suitable options are out there.
Here’s what some City fans had to say about these rumours on Oyarzabal on Twitter…
https://twitter.com/BillyBi58628549/status/1437903466362462210
https://twitter.com/Fredijeh4/status/1437899306036514822
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