August 21, (THEWILL) – Rising Belgian star, Jeremy Doku, has informed his current club, Stade Rennais FC, that he only wants to join English Premier League champions Manchester City this summer.
The 20-year-old winger has attracted interest from several top European clubs after a breakout season in France’s Ligue 1, but it appears his heart is set on a move to England. Doku and City have already agreed to personal terms on a 5-year contract, and the club has verbally indicated they are willing to meet Rennes’ asking price of around €60 million (£51.4 million) for the talented youngster. This would shatter Rennes’ previous club transfer records.
Doku’s preference for Man City over other interested clubs such as Chelsea and West Ham is said to be firm. The Belgian did not feature in Rennes’ weekend draw against RC Lens, prompting manager Bruno Genesio to hint Doku may be leaving the club soon. “If he didn’t start [this week], even though he was our best player last week, I’ll leave you to draw your own conclusions,” Genesio told reporters.
At just 21 years old, Doku is considered one of the top up-and-coming wingers in Europe. Since joining Rennes from Anderlecht in 2020, he has exhibited an electric pace and skilful dribbling ability. Man City see him as an ideal replacement for veteran winger, Riyad Mahrez, on the right flank.
With Doku apparently intent on only joining the sky blues, Rennes seem resigned to losing their prized young talent this summer. The big-money move would cap off the Belgian’s rapid rise at one of the EPL’s top clubs.
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