Italian outlet CMW claim Manchester City defender Sergio Gomez is a surprise target for Juventus this month as the Serie A giants look to replace Alex Sandro, who may decide not sign a new deal with the Old Lady – for a fee of £35m.
Gomez, 22, joined Manchester City in the summer for a fee of around £11.5m. But the Spaniard has only played 11 times for City, remaining an unused substitute for City in their last eight Premier League matches. He is struggling.
His form at Anderlecht was incredible. From left-back, he had a hand in 22 goals in 50 appearances. So, clearly, a huge talent that City have signed for a modest fee. But while it might have been easily predicted, Gomez is not playing.
CMW say Juventus are ready to try and take advantage of that. With Sandro out of contract, Juventus are looking at signing a left-back either this month – or in the summer. City would be willing to sell Gomez for a fee of £35m.
Manchester City defender Gomez a surprise £35m target for Juventus
Gomez will be delighted to be at a club like Manchester City. But given the sale of Oleksandr Zinchenko to Arsenal, the defender would have expected to play more than just 11 times – only six of which have been in the starting line-up.
So, if Juve do come calling, you would expect that Gomez may be keen to move to Italy. A big club, fighting for titles in Serie A. If they can promise Gomez that he would be first choice, with Sandro going, then he has to jump at that move.
Manchester City will be keen to keep Gomez at The Etihad. He has the potential to be a long-term option for them in the starting line-up. But if City want to keep him, they need to show why. He deserves more game time at City.
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