Manchester City Transfer News: Latest Leonardo Bonucci and Yaya Toure Rumours

Manchester City will reportedly battle Premier League rivals Chelsea to sign £50 million-rated Juventus centre-back Leonardo Bonucci in January.

The rumour comes from an exclusive by Daily Star writers Tony Stenson and Steve Millar. They have stated how City manager Pep Guardiola considers Bonucci “one of his favourite players.”

The report also detailed how league leaders City will look to strengthen their defence in the winter transfer window amid the ongoing injury issues facing Vincent Kompany. Belgian defender Kompany limped out of the Manchester club’s recent EFL Cup win over Swansea City.

He picked up a groin problem on his comeback from a lengthy absence due to a calf injury, per BBC Sport. Kompany’s inability to stay fit only highlights City’s threadbare options at the heart of defence.

John Stones was a big-money summer signing, and the England international’s composure on the ball is already thriving in Guardiola’s possession-based system. Former Everton man Stones has been partnered with Nicolas Otamendi after the City boss sent Eliaquim Mangala on loan.

The decision leaves Guardiola counting on converted left-back Aleksandar Kolarov in the event of injuries or rotation. Right-back Bacary Sagna can also play in the middle, but City’s title-chasers need more credible solutions.

Guardiola’s men are four points clear at the summit of England’s top flight after six wins from six, per the division’s official site. The Citizens are …

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