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Manchester City have agreed a deal for Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte, according to reports in Spain.

The Frenchman has been touted as one of the best defensive talents in Europe with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United all linked with moves for the 21-year-old.

But it looks as though the defender is set to join City with Spanish publication Sport claiming that the Blues have agreed a deal in principle with Athletic.

Incoming boss Pep Guardiola is reportedly keen on reinforcing City’s backline with the club also linked with Everton’s John Stones.

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Although Sport don’t reveal the transfer fee for Laporte, the Frenchman is believed to have a £39.4million release clause after the player signed a new contract last summer.

The 21-year-old has already enjoyed an excellent education in La Liga having already made more than 100 appearances for the Basque club.