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Manchester City 'keen on defender Lucas Martinez Quarta... with Nicolas Otamendi in line for swap deal to his boyhood side River Plate as Pep Guardiola looks to reshape defence'

Manchester City are eyeing River Plate defender Lucas Martinez Quarta – and could offer up Nicolas Otamendi as part of a swap deal, according to reports.

Reports in Argentina have claimed that Martinez, who has been capped by Argentina and has made 64 appearances for River since his debut in 2016, is a target for City manager Pep Guardiola.

There have even been suggestions in the country that River would be ready to accept a good offer from City for the 23-year-old.

Manchester City are eyeing River Plate defender Lucas Martinez Quarta, according to reports
River are reported to be ready to accept the right offer for the 23-year-old defender

River are reported to be ready to accept the right offer for the 23-year-old defender

And TNT Sports spoke to his agent about the apparent interest in the central defender.