Manchester City have been urged to make a move for Tanguy Ndombele, with Joleon Lescott considering the Lyon midfielder to be the “ideal Fernandinho replacement”.
With a Brazil international now 33 years of age, those at the Etihad Stadium need to start piecing together contingency plans.
A suitable successor to a key component in Pep Guardiola’s side will be required at some stage, and various options have been mooted.
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Former City defender Lescott believes a raid on the ranks in Ligue 1 would be the best option, with there a 22-year-old at Lyon who would slip seamlessly into a holding role in Manchester.