Manchester City have been told by former boss Stuart Pearce that £50 million ($63m) for Ben Chilwell will be “the going rate”, with Pep Guardiola reportedly keen on the Leicester left-back.
With Benjamin Mendy back on the sidelines at the Etihad Stadium, alternative options are said to be being considered ahead of the January transfer window.
England international Chilwell is among those believed to be registering on City’s radar, with the 21-year-old now a proven Premier League performer and established part of the Three Lions set-up.
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A move would make sense for Guardiola, but a deal will not come cheap as a highly-rated performer has committed to fresh terms at Leicester this season and will see his price tag bumped up as soon as anybody makes an approach.