Julian Weigl will cost Manchester City big money with Borussia Dortmund holding out for £40million
City boss Pep Guardiola has already sent scouts to watch the 22-year-old in action for the Bundesliga side
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MANCHESTER CITY will reportedly have to fork out £40million to secure the services of Julian Weigl.
Pep Guardiola is keen to bolster his midfield, and the Borussia Dortmund ace has emerged as a top target.
The Bundesliga side are unwilling to listen to offers lower than £40m, .
City have already sent scouts to watch the 22-year-old in action at the Westfalenstadion.
Guardiola is keen to add another midfielder to his ranks, as speculation continues regarding Yaya Toure's future.
Weigl has been earmarked as a long-term replacement for 32-year-old Fernandinho.
The playmaker began his career with 1860 Munich, before completing a switch to Dortmund in 2015.
He has since shot to prominence and established himself as one of the most promising creative players in Europe.
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Weigl has already made over 130 senior appearances, so he certainly possess the experience needed to play for the Premier League leaders.
The five-cap Germany international is expected to feature for Joachim Loew's national side in the 2018 World Cup.
Premier League rivals Manchester United have also reportedly indicated their interest in the German.
Jose Mourinho is in need of another midfielder, with Marouane Fellaini expected to leave and Michael Carrick nearing retirement.
