Manchester City have reportedly moved ahead of Liverpool in the race for Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso.
The Citizens are enduring a poor campaign by their standards under the reign of Pep Guardiola, who could still lift silverware before the season's end.
City advanced into the latest FA Cup final last weekend, when they secured a two-goal success over Nottingham Forest in the semi-finals.
With a new era on the horizon at the Etihad, Man City are looking for new recruits, with the Citizens and Liverpool both considering swoops for Cambiaso.
The 25-year-old has established himself as the first-choice option for Juventus this season, featuring in 30 Serie A contests for the struggling Old Lady.
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Man City leading Liverpool in Cambiaso race?
According to Football Insider, Man City are edging closer to the high-profile capture of the Italy international before the start of the 2025-26 term.
The report claims that the Citizens have moved ahead of Premier League rivals Liverpool in the race for the signature of Juventus star Cambiaso.
It is understood that the 25-year-old represents Guardiola's preferred option to replace the outgoing Kyle Walker at right-back at the Etihad.
On Merseyside meanwhile, it is believed that title-winning Liverpool view Cambiaso as an ideal successor to Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is close to a Real Madrid move.
After demanding £75m for the full-back earlier this calendar year, Juventus are supposedly willing to accept offers between £40m and £50m for the Italian this summer.
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Where should Cambiaso go?
While Guardiola remains in charge on the blue side of Manchester, players will need to be accepting of Pep roulette, limiting game time.
On the other hand, there is an opportunity for Cambiaso to become a consistent starter for Liverpool at Anfield, where Alexander-Arnold could depart.
The 25-year-old would likely be competing with Reds academy graduate Conor Bradley for a starting spot on Merseyside - a contest that the Italian will be confident of prevailing from.
Carter White
