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Manchester City are ready to launch a £40m bid for Jack Wilshere, according to reports.

The Star claims Manuel Pellegrini has identified the Arsenal midfielder as an alternative to Paul Pogba.

Juventus’ French international remains City’s top choice - but they will move for Wilshere if the 22-year-old opts to move to Barcelona or Real Madrid.

There is also the chance that Pogba could decide to stay in Turin, with Juve manager Massimiliano Allegri making it clear that he intends to keep hold of the most sought after player in Europe this summer.

He said: “He’s young, he needs to be at a club like Juventus, where he can develop.”

City have not yet given up on landing another of their top targets Raheem Sterling.

Goal reports that they will come back with a final bid of £45m to convince Liverpool to sell the England international.

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City have had two offers rejected - the latest a deal worth £35m plus £5m in add-ons.