{"id":142904,"date":"2023-09-10T13:58:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T13:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritywshow.com\/?p=142904"},"modified":"2023-09-10T13:58:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T13:58:11","slug":"man-city-target-young-chelsea-defender-who-is-stalling-over-new-contract-after-blues-agree-31m-fee-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritywshow.com\/sport\/man-city-target-young-chelsea-defender-who-is-stalling-over-new-contract-after-blues-agree-31m-fee-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Man City target young Chelsea defender who is stalling over new contract after Blues agree \u00a331m fee | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
MANCHESTER CITY are reportedly in the running to sign Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen.<\/p>\n
The left-back is stalling over extending terms at Stamford Bridge, with his deal set to expire at the end of the season.<\/p>\n
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Maatsen, 21, starred on loan for Burnley last season in the Championship as he played a key role in the Clarets' promotion to the Premier League.<\/p>\n
Chelsea are keen to tie him down to a new deal. However, the club accepted Burnley's bid late in the transfer window, only for the move to collapse.<\/p>\n
The Blues had accepted a loan with an obligation to buy Maatsen worth \u00a331.5million, but he rejected the move.<\/p>\n
The Dutchman had plenty of interest during the window as West Ham were also tracking him.<\/p>\n
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90min have now reported that Manchester City are among a number of clubs from England and Europe that are keen on signing the defender.<\/p>\n
Manager Pep Guardiola is looking to add a natural left-sided defender to his squad.<\/p>\n
It would give the Spaniard a more natural option in the left-back role than makeshift full-back Nathan Ake. <\/p>\n
Maatsen has made four appearances for the Blues this season, overtaking Marc Cucurella in the pecking order under boss Mauricio Pochettino.<\/p>\n
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