‘Maybe to replace Delap’ – Man City fans reacts as Pep Guardiola eyes Espanyol raid

Manchester City Fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter, which relays a report that claims the club is leading the race for powerful young Espanyol striker Mateo Fernandez.

The forward, who is yet to make his senior Espanyol debut has been with the Barcelona outfit for a number of years after catching their interest while in the academy of Real Racing Club.

City will be in the market for a new No.9 this summer after their Legendary Etihad attacker Sergio Aguero is moving on at the end of the season. Pep Guardiola’s side looks to the future.

According to The Sun, Manchester City ‘lead the race’ for Espanyol’s 17 year-old striker talent as Pep Guardiola’s side looks to the future.

Pep Guardiola’s side believe Fernandez is an exciting prospect to lure to the Etihad Campus as the 17-year-old striker boasts a good technical ability and is physically strong, while also counting as a homegrown player.

In reaction to the report shared on Twitter by Man City Xtra, many Man City fans have have been expressing their thoughts and opinions.

Another player for Girona ✅

— Kavin (@KavinDeBruyne17) May 9, 2021

We’ve got Delap?

— 💙🐐 (@Bruynetime) May 9, 2021

Pep has already said that Delap will only train with the first team next season tho.

— 💙🐐 (@Bruynetime) May 9, 2021

Yes the youth we’re bringing in is class

— 🐐🇧🇼 (@MCFC_Andy10) May 9, 2021

If he’s better than Delap he would have to be amazingly good

— Douglas Higginbottom (@Doug_mcfc) May 9, 2021

don’t have to spend big on wonder kids if you buy all of them before they emerge pic.twitter.com/nheT2M7J9D

— 🏆🏆🏆🏆 (@mcfcdeezy) May 9, 2021