The January transfer window was relatively quiet for most of the top teams. However, the buildup to the summer cannot get any steamier. After letting go of Aymeric Laporte on a permanent transfer and Kalvin Philips on loan, Manchester City’s manager Pep Guardiola is eyeing effective additions to the defensive area of the squad. Per reports, Pep has taken a proactive step forward for a much-demanded Turkish international worth about $21 million.

It’s well known that once the master tactician eyes a target, he is most likely to hit the bull’s eye. This time it’s the full-back from Fenerbahce, Ferdi Kadioglu, who is on the radar, as reported by Fotomac. The 24-year-old star has made 181 appearances for the Turkish club and has been under heavy demand by clubs like Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal. Nevertheless, the battlefield is now open, as the European champions have also arrived.

City, always on the hunt for the best players, looks convinced by the star’s performance in the last few years. The player already has 36 goal contributions for the Turkish giants and is known to be versatile on the right and left. The 24-year-old has been in sublime form this season, helping the Fenerbahce defense compete for the title with Galatasaray this season.

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Although Manchester City has released no statements, reports suggest Pep is interested in acquiring Kadioglu in his squad. The club has conceded 25 goals this season already, which is a few more than they would have preferred. Therefore, Pep Guardiola is trying to fill in the gaps that didn’t exist last season, and who better than the Dutch-born defender?

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Meanwhile, the player has already grabbed eyeballs in Germany after scoring a fantastic goal against the German soccer team in the friendlies last year. Kadioglu has made five goal contributions this season, generating interest from Borussia Dortmund for the past few months. Nevertheless, the player’s contract runs until 2026, and it will be engaging to see how the Sky Blues approach the challenge.

Meanwhile, Fenerbahce’s management aims to renew his contract, which can raise his market value even more. The club has already been successful in selling Arda Guler to Real Madrid and will now look to make the best use of the big-spending UAE-based club.

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