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Man City go for Monaco fullback Mendy as part of 3-player push

Manchester City are chasing AS Monaco fullback Benjamin Mendy.

Mendy is one of three fullbacks City are in talks to sign.

The Daily Mail says City are hopeful of striking a deal to sign Monaco's £40m-rated left-back Mendy before flying out to the US on July 17 to play Manchester United, Real Madrid and Tottenham.

Dani Alves is expected to be the first through the Etihad door after Juventus agreed to cancel his contract. The Brazilian was one of Pep Guardiola's first signings at Barcelona in 2008, and is set to rejoin his old boss on a two-year deal at City.

At the age of 34, Alves is likely to be second-choice behind Kyle Walker if City can agree a fee with Tottenham for the 27-year-old England right-back. City have offered £40m for Walker but Spurs are holding out for an additional £10m.

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