There’s no love lost between the two Manchester clubs, with the rivalry looking set to go up a notch over the summer as the Premier League heavyweights prepare to fight over Napoli’s hugely impressive midfielder Jorginho. What’s the story? The Mirror reports that United are looking to muscle in on a deal which is said to be quietly happening in the background to take the Italian star to the Etihad.
Pep Guardiola has identified the 26-year-old former Verona player as his number target to replace the departing Yaya Toure and provide cover and competition to Fernandinho. But with United set to wave goodbye to Marouane Fellaini in the summer and Michael Carrick retiring, Jose Mourinho is also desperate for a quality signing to marshal the centre circle.
An informal agreement between Napoli and City is thought to exist and talks between Jorginho’s representatives and Manchester City officials are said to have taken place. That’s not stopping the Old Trafford club making their own inquiries, however. Where should he go? Obviously, the decision is Jorginho’s. He has both Manchester clubs vying for his signature and no doubt other offers too.
Plus he can always stick around in Naples and continue doing good things with the newly resurgent I Ciucciarelli. Should he choose England, though? You have to imagine that a move to City is the wisest. The Mirror also reports that Guardiola is said to have looked at Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Weigl, yet Jorginho remains his first choice.
The Brazilian-born midfielder would thrive as a box-to-box type at the Etihad and, let’s be honest, the managerial style of Guardiola is more appealing to players than Mourinho’s. Then, of course, there are the trophies. A move to Manchester City would stand Jorginho is pretty good stead for a serious haul of winners’ medals. Where will he end up, though? We’ll have to wait until the summer to find out.
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