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Man City join battle for Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte

Manchester City have joined interest in Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte.

The Daily Star Sunday says City have been watching Athletic Bilbao's French central defender Laporte.

Bilbao have rejected approaches from Real Madrid and Barcelona for Laporte, 20, who has a £25m buy-out clause in his contract.

The France Under-21s ace has also been linked with Manchester United.

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