Manchester City are reportedly growing frustrated with left-back Benjamin Mendy's injury struggles and are preparing a £50m move for Leicester City star Ben Chilwell.
Chilwell has had a superb start to the season, establishing himself as the first-choice left-back at Leicester and becoming a regular part of Gareth Southgate's England squad. Mendy, however, has not enjoyed similar fortunes. Rumours emerged of a clash with manager Pep Guardiola, and Mendy is currently set for another extended period on the sidelines through injury.
News of City's interest in Chilwell comes from The Daily Mirror, who state that Guardiola is ready to launch a £50m bid for the 21-year-old in January.
The Citizens are said to have grown frustrated with Mendy, who has struggled greatly with injuries since arriving from Monaco in a £52m move from Monaco in 2017. A serious ligament injury sidelined Mendy for the majority of last season, and he has started just 16 games since arriving at the club.
After suffering a knee injury in November, Mendy underwent surgery and has missed the club's last four Premier League matches.
In his absence, Guardiola has been forced to rely on the likes of Fabian Delph and
Source : 90min