A lot was expected after it was revealed Manchester City were in the race to sign West Ham United star Lucas Paqueta. However, it failed to go through, and now the Cityzens have turned their attention to Eberechi Eze, according to Fichajes.net.

The 25-year-old Crystal Palace man is one of the players who have attracted the interest of the English Premier League giants.

One thing you would look at when it comes to the Manchester City team led by Pep Guardiola is getting ready for the future. The Cityzens want to have a formidable squad not just for this season but for the future.

Eberechi Eze is one of the best English talents who could bring significant quality to the team. Last season, he made a lasting impression that made some teams consider making bids for his services.

According to statistics, he scored ten goals and provided four assists in 40 appearances for Crystal Palace last season. Apart from this, he is known for his creativity and power in the middle of the park.

Manchester City are interested in the English talent, but getting him out of the team would be a difficult task. At the moment, Crystal Palace seems unwilling to sell the player.

But a reliable source, as revealed by Fichajes, indicates Crystal Palace are asking for over 70 million pounds for Eberechi Eze. This means the Cityzens must be willing to pay higher before they can land their target.

But why is Manchester City looking in the direction of Eze? Well, the collapse deal for Lucas Paqueta has led to the decision to opt for the English footballer.

As the transfer window gradually draws to a close, a lot is expected to take place, and we are watching closely how it will unfold between Eberechi Eze and Man City.