‘Would be a suitable deputy to Gundogan’ – Fans reacts as Man City given ‘hands-off warning’ over €50m Milan star

Manchester City Fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter, which relays reports that claims the club have been told to stay clear of any attempt to sign AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer.

The 22-year-old’s performances in Egypt earned him a move to Milan, where he became one of the standout performers in the 2019/20 Serie A season, and City were linked with the Algerian youngster in the press several times during the last transfer window.

According to MilanNews relayed by SempreMilan, AC Milan will only do business for Ismaël Bennacer if his €50M release clause is met, which is valid only for teams abroad and has to be paid in one sum, rather than in instalments.

Pep Guardiola was reported to be personally convinced of the midfielder’s qualities and was keen on bringing the Algerian international to the Etihad.

Bennacer joined AC Milan at the beginning of the 2019/20 season for €16m after a two-year spell with Empoli. When he signed his contract, the €50m release clause was inserted which becomes active in summer 2021.

In reaction to the report shared on Twitter by Man City xtra, Manchester City fans have expressed their thoughts and opinions.

wish we get him. would be a suitable deputy to gundogan

— Man City #FOR LIFE (@ManCityFORLIFE5) November 11, 2020

Txiki, pay it and we will have calmness for a many years. Rodri-Bennacer-KDB looks great ✌️👌

— insidejoker (@travisscott5555) November 11, 2020

No. Zakaria for me

— 𝐌𝐂𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐉💎 (@MCIMAJ) November 11, 2020

Zakaria is a better player, he does everything and score goals.

— I live for🎸🎵🎼🎶💉💉 (@VusiGrey) November 11, 2020

Zakaria for 40m >>>>>>>>

— Byron 🥵🥵 (On loan at Real Sociedad) #FreeMessi (@MCFCByron) November 11, 2020

*Gundo, Rodri, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Foden. We a have better midfield and better depth than liverpool. We could use a CDM backup for sure but stop exaggerating

— Humble KDB (@ManchesterBleu) November 11, 2020