Premier League: 3 centre-backs Manchester City should target before the transfer window closes

#1 Ruben Dias (Portugal, Benfica)

Ruben Dias is already a future Portuguese superstar

Fast, strong and comfortable on the ball, Ruben Dias is another young Benfica defender who has attracted the attention of the world. The Portuguese is already tipped to be the next Benfica captain thanks to his composure on the field and his leadership qualities.

Those are good reasons for Manchester City to seriously consider signing him this summer.

Dias has a commanding presence at the back, and is very vocal on the field. He has drawn comparisons with Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly, and it is not hard to see why.

Dias is a shrewd tackler and is inch-perfect in his positioning, which means that very few can get past him on the field. Despite a lean frame, he is extremely strong on the ball and can go shoulder to shoulder with any attacker.

Dias is still just 22 years old, which means his age will appeal to Guardiola as well. That said, the Portuguese is much more than your average centre-back.

Dias is very comfortable playing out from the back, a characteristic that would certainly excite Guardiola. He can build attacks from the back, while also dishing out perfect long balls to bring the wide men into play.

Dias is the next generation superstar coming out of Portugal and has all the qualities to become a leader for Guardiola in the heart of the City defense.