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Man City hoping to wrap up Pepe deal this month

21 July 2013 - 13:46

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is hopeful that a deal can be agreed with Real Madrid for the transfer of Portugal international defender Pepe. The Madrid defender could make a move for a reported 14 million Euros.

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Newly appointed City boss Pellegrini has been keen to bolster his defence with the signing of a major centre back, and Pepe emerged as the primary target for this summer.<br />

It has been reported that Pellegrini sees Vincent Kompany and Pepe as the ideal defensive partnership for the season that awaits and the defensive duo will certainly be tough to beat.<br />

Pepe himself is also eager to move to the Premier League. The defender has also been a target for newly promoted French side Monaco.

Written by Ketan Patel