Manchester City Transfer News: Diego Simeone speaks out about the amid City interest; City keen on signing Premier League full back as Mendy and more - January 29, 2019

#2 Diego Simeone believes Thomas Partey could play for City or United

Thomas Partey has impressed this season.

Athletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone has praised midfielder Thomas Partey at the back of an impressive performance in his side's 2-0 victory over Getafe at home in the La Liga on Saturday.

Diego Simeone: Thomas Partey could have played for Manchester City or Manchester United https://t.co/YZr10otv83

— TODAY (@todayng) January 28, 2019

Speaking after the match, Simeone said -

“I liked Thomas today. He and Rodrigo [Hernandez Cascante] were great,” Simeone told reporters.

“I think he’s improving, Thomas is an amazing player. He could have played for Manchester City [or] Manchester United.

“We’re talking about a great player here. I rate him very highly.”

Thomas is one the few players targetted by City in the January transfer market who are in desperate search of a suitable back up to Fernandinho.

#1 Ben Chilwell is targetted by City in the summer

Man City is interested in signing Chilwell.

According to reports, Leicester City full-back, Ben Chilwell has been looked upon as one of the primary targets for Manchester City in the summer who wants a natural alternative to Benjamin Mendy. The Frenchman signed for City last season but spent of the time in the sidelines due to injury.

Manchester City will step up their attempts to sign a top quality left-back in the summer with Leicester and England's Ben Chilwell (22) among their leading targets. [ESPN] pic.twitter.com/psPkk7z98f

— City Watch (@City_Watch) January 28, 2019

On his absence, Pep Guardiola has used Delph as the makeshift left back last season and even Zinchenko in a few matches this campaign as well. However, neither seemed to have impressed the manager who wants to bring in a proper left back to maintain the healthy competition in that position.