Reports | Manchester City eyeing €55 million move for Benfica’s Ruben Dias

But while City haven’t given up on signing another center-back, Goal has reported that they’ve switched their target to Benfica’s Ruben Dias. The young defender has been a revelation for the Portuguese team over the last few years with many comparing him to former Ajax man Matthijs de Ligt given their rise. But while the 23-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Liga Nos, Goal has revealed that it would take around €55 million to sign the defender, with Nicolas Otamendi said to be added as a make-weight.

The Cityzens, however, haven’t made any official bid for Dias as of yet but the report has revealed that a bid is on the cards and a matter of time before City make it. That is compounded by the fact that Eric Garcia is itching for a move away from the Etihad Stadium, with Barcelona said to be his top destination for a fee of around €15 million. The Spaniard's move will leave the club with just three recognised center-backs and Fernandinho, who has deputised as a defender.