Manchester City ready to make £50m move for defender

Manchester City are reportedly weighing up a £50m move for Juventus full-back Alex Sandro. According to the Sun, Juventus are keen on a move for Real Madrid defender Marcelo, there could be scope for Sandro to move away from the Italian club, who value him at £50million, come January. Sandro is under contract at the Italian champions until 2020 and has progressed to become one of the most vaunted left backs in Europe following his move from Porto in 2015. ALEX SANDRO'S CAREER

• 2008–2010 Atletico Paranaense
• 2010–2011 Deportivo Maldonado
• 2010–2011 → Santos (loan)
• 2011–2015 Porto 2015– Juventus
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• 2011- Brazil (12 caps)

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