Manchester City transfer news: Jesus Navas heading for Sevilla on free as Pep Guardiola eyes mass clear-out
Spain winger will not be offered a new contract with Etihad chief determined to build a squad to play in his style
JESUS NAVAS is likely to return to Sevilla this summer as Pep Guardiola eyes a mass clear-out.
The Spain winger's contract runs out at the end of the season and he will not be offered new terms.
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He made 388 appearances for Sevilla before leaving for Manchester in 2013.
Sevilla president Jose Castro said: “Jesus Navas may be one of the players our management works on.
“His contract is ending and this is his home for life.”
Guardiola is set to launch a massive overhaul of his squad after a disappointing first season in England.
The Citizens after fighting for a top-four finish after their title bid fell by the wayside.
And Monaco exposed City's defence in a humiliating Champions League exit.
Arsenal contract rebel Alexis Sanchez is being lined up in a mega-money swoop as Guardiola aims to prove he means business.
And Juventus star Leonardo Bonucci is another top target as the Spaniard aims to sort out his leaky defence.
Guardiola is also likely to unearth some younger talents after Leroy Sane's impressive debut season.
Fulham whizkid Ryan Sessegnon and Barcelona starlet Marc Cucurella have both been linked with the Citizens.