Manchester City have now reportedly accepted an offer from one of Saudi Arabia's biggest clubs for one of their star players.
With Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez having left the club in favour of a move to Al Ahli earlier this month, another Citizens star could now be on the move to the Saudi Pro League.
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The reigning Premier League champions face the possibility of losing more players after Ilkay Gundogan's departure, with Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva yet to officially confirm their futures with the club, although both have been presented with contract extensions.
Back-up goalkeeper Stefan Ortega is reportedly being courted by Bayern Munich, but Pep Guardiola has insisted the German remains a part of his plans.
While the Manchester club is keen to retain the aforementioned trio, it is believed they are open to letting one of their defenders go.
According to Sky Sports, City have now accepted an offer from Al Nassr for Spain international Aymeric Laporte, who is seriously considering making the move to the Gulf state.
The centre-back lost his place in the team last season following the arrival of Manuel Akanji, while Nathan Ake was also shifted into a more prominent role in defence.
Following Arsenal star Jurrien Timber's injury during the Community Shield two weeks ago, reports in England suggested that the Gunners were considering make an offer for Laporte, but it appears they have been beaten to the punch by the Saudi giants, who now boast the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Marcelo Brozovic, Alex Telles and Seko Fofana in their rank.
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Josko Gvardiol's arrival at the Etihad has also pushed the 29-year-old further down the pecking order as Laporte now looks set leave the Manchester outfit after four-and-a-half seasons at the club.
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