Lionel Messi demands Liverpool superstar at Barcelona, Chelsea to complete signing of Premier League striker in the coming weeks and more: Transfer Roundup, 15 December 2018

By Shambhu Ajith

Modified Dec 15, 2018 13:52 GMT

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Manchester City to launch a £50 million bid for Ben Chilwell

Chilwell is one of Leicester City's most improved players

As Benjamin Mendy continues to be out of the reckoning due to an injury, Manchester City are preparing to launch a bid for Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell, according to The Guardian.

The youngster has been in top form this season and earned up a call to the international setup as well. Now it looks like even better days are in the offing for the 21-year-old as he could potentially enrich his game under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola.

There is also a suggestion that Pep Guardiola is none too impressed with Benjamin Mendy's occasional tardiness and social media activity. As such, there are talks that this could go on to be a long-term project for Pep.

Chilwell reportedly earns £110,000 a week but Manchester City are not expected to be put off by that.