Transfer roundup: Jérémy Doku set for City as Chelsea land Djordje Petrovic
by Fabrizio Romano and Rob Bleaney from US news | The Guardian on (#6E1V5)
- Champions agree 51m deal for Belgium winger Doku
- Goalkeeper Petrovic poised to join Blues for 13.6m
Manchester City are poised to bolster their attacking options by beating West Ham to the signing of the exciting Belgium winger Jeremy Doku.
The treble winners agreed a deal with Rennes worth up to 60m (51m) on Monday and a medical is due to take place later this week. The Hammers had submitted a bid for Doku on Sunday but Pep Guardiola's side moved quickly for the 21-year-old, who was targeted as a replacement for Riyad Mahrez. Personal terms have been agreed with the player on a long-term deal. Mahrez departed the Etihad Stadium for Saudi Arabia at the end of last month after City accepted a 30m offer from Al-Ahli for the 32-year-old.
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