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title: "Txiki Begiristain’s reported bid for Frenkie de Jong suggests he is plotting another transfer coup"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/txiki-begiristains-reported-bid-for-frenkie-de-jong-suggests-he-is-plotting-another-transfer-coup/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Jack Saville"
section: "Manchester City Football Club"
published: "2018-11-02T06:30:07Z"
modified: "2018-11-02T06:30:07Z"
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# Txiki Begiristain’s reported bid for Frenkie de Jong suggests he is plotting another transfer coup

**Manchester City are no strangers to game-changing, extortionate and sometimes controversial transfer deals, but recent reports emerging from Spain suggest they are lining up a deal which would leave Europe’s giants reeling with envy.**

Txiki Begiristain has one mission and one mission only at this moment in time: find a long-term replacement for Fernandinho. That’s easier said than done – as City have been forced to understand.

Target identified, negotiations effectively closed and relentless rumours all but quashed. But no, City’s dream successor, Jorginho, performed a transfer u-turn in light of Maurizio Sarri’s appointment at Chelsea.

Back to square one for the champions, but the summer disappointment could ultimately prove to be a blessing in disguise for everyone involved with the Citizens.

Indeed, City now have the opportunity to start their search from scratch and identify talents with a longer shelf life and, according to a recent report from Spanish media outlet *[Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20181101/452668971297/barca-frenkie-de-jong-ajax.html)*, they have identified Ajax’s Frenkie de Jong as the man to end their hunt for a new midfield lynchpin.

The report claims that Ajax have received a ‘mysterious’ 70 million euro offer for De Jong and Manchester City are believed to be the club behind the whopping bid.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

That City are reportedly behind the transfer bid should give the supporters huge encouragement about their pursuit of a new midfielder, as the Holland international is one of, if not the most promising prodigy in Europe right now.

A product of the internationally-renowned and immensely prestigious Ajax academy, the 21-year-old is a deep-lying midfielder with all of the attributes Guardiola demands from his central midfielders: a tireless engine, forward-thinking dynamism, strong positioning sense, exuberant in his pursuit of possession and an extensive range of passing.

On paper, he is tailor-made for Guardiola’s well-oiled machine and City’s interest is certainly well placed.

With Barcelona expected to rival the Premier League champions for his signature it will undoubtedly be a huge task for Begirisitan to get a deal over the line but, if he manages to secure the jewel in Ajax’s crown, it will be a colossal coup for the club.

**Man City fans – thoughts? Let us know below!**