Manchester City news: Pep Guardiola steps up chase for Lille’s ‘new Paul Pogba’ Boubakary Soumare

PEP GUARDIOLA has stepped up attempts to land Boubakary Soumare – the Lille midfielder branded the next Paul Pogba.

Manchester City chief Brian Marwood watched the 18-year-old against Rennes.

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And the Premier League leaders may have to act swiftly.

Both Everton and Leicester are also tracking the youngster.

Soumare is expected to cost £25million after his stunning performances in France.

He was in the Paris Saint-Germain academy but moved to Lille and made his debut in November.

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Scouts have been stunned with the youngster’s box-to-box displays.

And he is expected to eventually play for the French national team after going through the age groups.

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Lille are expected to sell to balance their books when an offer comes in.

And City believe he could be a perfect replacement for veteran Yaya Toure.

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The 34-year-old is out of contract at the Etihad this summer and is not expected to be given an extension, meaning his time in the North West will end in June.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Toure’s agent Dimitry Seluk said: “Everything is good at Man City.

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“He will 100 per cent stay at City in January.

“He wants to be a three-time champion of the Premier League.

“But he is also enjoying using his experience to help the young players at the club.”

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