Rumour Reel: Bravo to Man City, Pardew eyes Hammers hit man while Mourinho fancies Fonte

Robbie Purves | August 15, 2016

Coral’s rumour reel

Pep Guardiola could be about to solve his goalkeeping conundrum, with Barcelona’s Claudio Bravo to Manchester City a rumour splashed all over today’s back pages.

The Premier league season started this weekend, with Joe Hart being dropped in favour of Willy Caballero in their 2-1 win against David Moyes’ Sunderland.

Bravo to Man City?

Guardiola’s pursuit of a ball-playing goalie could be in its final stages, as the Sky Blues have reportedly agreed personal terms with Chile centurion keeper Bravo.

However, reports from Spain indicate the clubs are yet to see eye-to-eye over a fee, as the Barcelona stopper has a release clause of £36m, but City remain confident of landing Bravo for around £20m.

Although not the complete ball playing goalie, he would represent an upgrade on Hart – who’s distribution has always been a weak aspect of his game.

On selecting Caballero ahead of England’s number one, Guardiola said: “I think Willy had a really good pre-season. He gave me a lot of confidence for this game, his building-up play, his personality. That is why I chose him.”

After a calamitous Euro 2016 campaign for Hart, the arrival of Bravo would surely bring Hart’s decade long spell in Manchester.