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Top transfer target Kevin de Bruyne has been warned off a move to Manchester City - by one of the club’s own players.

The Blues have been linked with the Belgian midfielder all summer with rumours rife of a £35m bid before the end of transfer window.

And Edin Dzeko has had his say on the saga - however remarkably, he appears to have to advised the Wolfsburg star to stay where he is.

The Bosnian striker himself moved to Manchester from the German giants after in 2011 after winning the Bundesliga title.

And he reckons De Bruyne may benefit from another season as the talisman at his former side.

He is quoted as telling German website Kicker: “A lot of players who excelled in other leagues have had problems here -- take Angel Di Maria.

“I’m certain that he (De Bruyne) has what it takes to play for one of the top clubs in Europe but he’s also aware that at these clubs there are 20 top players who always want to be on the pitch.

“Maybe it would also help him if he plays in the Champions League with Wolfsburg this season and takes another step in his development there.”

De Bruyne, who last season provided the most assists in Europe last term and helped Wolfsburg achieve a second place finish and German cup win.

The 24-year-old previously had an unsuccessful two year spell at Chelsea where he barely featured before being sold.

Dzeko said: “Kevin has an advantage,” he said.

“Through his time at Chelsea he knows the Premier League and knows that it’s completely different.

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“Top players like Kevin De Bruyne won’t stay at Wolfsburg forever.

“Everybody dreams of one day playing for a leading international club.

“It was the same with me after we won the league in 2009 -- I had the desire to do something different.”

Dzeko has been linked with a move away from the Etihad, with Roma said to be keen on taking the striker to Serie A.