Five players that Pep Guardiola should target to ensure Manchester City are at the top next season

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Lucas Hernandez – Atletico Madrid

One other player that Pep Guardiola has allegedly put on his summer wish-list is Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez, with Spanish oulet Cope claiming that a £44 million offer has been tabled.

The 21-year-old has impressed under Diego Simeone this season and could be the exact type of player that Guardiola needs as Hernandez is full of defensive flair and possesses composure on the ball.

Potentially a suitable partner for John Stones in the centre of defence, the youngster has developed a solid ability to read match situations and snuff out danger quickly, using his physicality really well.

Yet Atletico’s upheld transfer ban could put a massive spanner in the works and kill off any hope of a deal being struck, as it would mean that the Spanish side are unable to bring in a direct replacement.