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Manchester City transfer news: Samir Handanovic wanted by Pep Guardiola as Inter Milan hires new Etihad-friendly agent

Slovenian goalkeeper could be heading to England this summer as a replacement for error-prone Claudio Bravo

MANCHESTER CITY are reportedly plotting a summer bid for Inter Milan goalie Samir Handanovic.

City boss Pep Guardiola famously axed Joe Hart last year to bring in Claudio Bravo from Barcelona.

Manchester City are reportedly lining up a bid for Inter Milan goalie Samir Handanovic
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Manchester City are reportedly lining up a bid for Inter Milan goalie Samir HandanovicCredit: Getty Images

But the Chilean quickly made a number of big errors and has now been dropped in favour of reserve keeper Willy Caballero.


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It means City are likely to enter the market for another shot-stopper once the window opens in July.

And top of their list is Inter star Handanovic, who has been with the Milan giants since 2012.

The Slovenian has just landed a new agent who's friendly with Etihad chiefs
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The Slovenian has just landed a new agent who's friendly with Etihad chiefsCredit: Getty Images
Claudio Bravo has proven to be a flop since his move from Barcelona last summer
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Claudio Bravo has proven to be a flop since his move from Barcelona last summerCredit: Reuters

claims the Slovenia international has recently made Fali Ramadani his new agent.

And the negotiator is purported to be a good friend of those behind the scenes at the Etihad, having helped the club secure deals for Stevan Jovetic and Matija Nastasic in the past.

Joe Hart was sent packing to Torino and is unlikely to feature again under Pep Guardiola
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Joe Hart was sent packing to Torino and is unlikely to feature again under Pep GuardiolaCredit: Getty Images
Backup Willy Caballero is now the go-to goalie at City
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Backup Willy Caballero is now the go-to goalie at CityCredit: PA:Press Association

Handanovic himself is apparently keen to join City having never played in the Champions League during his time at the San Siro.

Inter are open to selling as Handanovic approaches his 33rd birthday, with Genoa’s Mattia Perin, Bayer Leverkusen’s Bernd Leno and Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak in their sights.

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