Man City join race for £17m Man United target, as official sent on trip to club

Manchester City have joined to the race for Fenerbahce centre-back Simon Kjaer.

A source close to Fenerbahce revealed that Manchester City sent a scout to watch the Denmark international over the weekend against Akhisar.

Kjaer started in the 2-1 victory over Akhisar which moved his side into third place in the Turkish league.

The latest report follows Turkish sports newspaper Fanatik claiming that he is also a Man United target and that the club also had a scout at the game.

City have not been linked with Kjaer in the past but Pep Guardiola is expected to make changes to his defence next season.

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Only Liverpool have conceded more than City’s 35 goals in the current Premier League top five this season.

The experienced defender is a fan favourite at Fenerbahce and the club value him as being worth £17 million according to Fanatik.

The Yellow Canaries are intent on keeping Kjaer unless their valuation is met.

Fenerbahce are facing pressure from Financial Fair Play and want to avoid a similar fate to rivals Galatasaray who were suspended from European competition this season as a result of their finances.