Manchester City is setting their sights on Brighton’s winger, Kaoru Mitoma, as they seek a potential replacement for Riyad Mahrez. Mahrez, who had been an integral part of the Premier League champions for five years, recently signed a £30 million contract with Al-Ahli earlier this month. Now, The Daily Star reports that Pep Guardiola and his team have taken an interest in Brighton’s Japanese international, the 26-year-old winger who left a mark in the Premier League last season with seven goals in 24 games.
For Brighton, who have already seen midfielder Alexis Mac Allister transfer to Liverpool and goalkeeper Robert Sanchez move to Chelsea, retaining their top players is a priority. However, Manchester City remains committed to finding a successor for Mahrez and has already made moves for other potential targets, including Michael Olise of Crystal Palace and Jeremy Doku of Rennes.
As the transfer window continues, the pursuit of Kaoru Mitoma by Manchester City adds intrigue to the market, while Brighton will aim to hold on to their talented winger amidst growing interest from top clubs.