Playing for Borussia Monchengladbach since 2017/18, 25-year old Swiss international defensive midfielder Denis Zakaria, who turned down German club – seemingly once and for all – on their umpteenth extension offer, looks like he made up his mind, and apparently wants to leave, possibly even halfway through the season. To this end, Manchester City management are on their way to make a move that counts, during next winter window, and secure Bundesliga star’s signing.

Currently on a deal with Die Fohlen until June 2022, Zakaria, who’s otherwise likely to leave on a free move next summer, is still tracked by a bunch more clubs, including Juventus, Inter Milan, AS Roma, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid.