Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has confirmed that the club are in talks to sign Brighton defender, Marc Cucurella, this summer.

Guardiola said this after Man City’s pre-season friendly victory over Club America on Wednesday.

Cucurella enjoyed an impressive first campaign in the Premier League last term, earning the Seagulls’ player of the season award.

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His form has attracted the attention of the Premier League champions who are looking for Oleksandr Zinchenko’s replacement, with the Ukrainian on the verge of joining Arsenal.

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“We are in negotiations. If it doesn’t happen, we have [got] alternatives.

“Cancelo, Wilson-Esbrand is a young talent, Ake can play there,” Guardiola told reporters when asked about Cucurella.