Man City’s battle with Chelsea looks set to be closer in the transfer window than it might be on the pitch this season.
But there is resignation at the Etihad that the deal to take Marc Cucurella away from Brighton is only going to end one way. The likelihood is that Chelsea will win that battle but it could mean City having to turn their attention elsewhere with two more names thrown into the mix yesterday.
Elsewhere highly rated teenager James McAtee could be on the verge of a switch to Championship hopefuls Sheffield United.
