EXCLUSIVE BY IAN LADYMAN: Manchester City are confident of tying up a £46million deal for Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne by the time they face Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium next Sunday. City have been on the trail of the 24-year-old Wolfsburg player all summer as coach Manuel Pellegrini looks to bring some strength to the spine of his team. And it is understood the club are optimistic about finally landing one of their principal close-season targets this week. ...read
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