Reporter Fabrizio Romano has had notable updates on transfer information related to Manchester City.

Kevin De Bruyne’s long-term injury is causing coach Pep Guardiola to worry. That forced Manchester City to enter the transfer market to soon add depth to the midfield, while filling the void left by the Belgian conductor.

It is known that The Citizens have taken an interest in West Ham United passer Lucas Paqueta and are willing to spend more than £80 million to sign him.

As for The Hammers, they are ready to sell the Brazilian pillar if they get a reasonable amount of money, and plan to replace the former Lyon star with Mohammed Kudus, the face who had an impressive performance in the Ghana national team shirt at World Cup 2022 and Ajax Amsterdam in the Dutch league.

Notably, the source of journalist Fabrizio Romano added: “West Ham now open initial talks to sign Mohammed Kudus — priority target in case Lucas Paquetá leaves to join Manchester City

“Positive talks on player side, Kudus open to the move — still waiting to approach Ajax as deal will depend on Paquetá.”

In that case, Ajax will recruit young talent James McAtee from Manchester City to replace the 23-year-old star.

McAtee is considered a bright talent matured from The Citizens training academy, but he is having a hard time competing for a place in the official team of coach Pep Guardiola. Therefore, Man City is willing to let him go as they have done with other young star, typically Gavin Bazunu or Romeo Lavia.