Manchester City ready to pay £54m for Achraf Hakimi (AS)

Manchester City are prepared to meet the valuation set by Real Madrid for Achraf Hakimi this summer, according to Spanish newspaper AS.

    

                            

The 21-year-old has impressed during two seasons on loan at Borussia Dortmund, with Chelsea and Arsenal among the clubs linked with a move for him.

Now City have emerged as potential suitors, with Pep Guardiola reportedly keen on bringing the natural full-back to the Etihad this summer.

It is claimed that the Premier League champions have spoken to Real Madrid about Hakimi and are willing to pay his £54million price-tag.

However, City will face competition from Dortmund who are keen to extend the defender's loan for a third season.

Hakimi has shone during his two years in Germany, making 71 appearances and scoring 12 goals while assisting 17.

Pep Guardiola is said to be a big admirer of his talents and sees him as a perfect reinforcement for his squad next season.       

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