By Fraser Fletcher, Transfer Correspondent

26th Jun, 2023 | 5:25pm

Sources: Man City 'ready to pay' to complete Hakimi signing

Man City hold a strong interest in Paris Saint-Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi, sources have told Football Insider.

Pep Guardiola is a big fan of the 24-year-old and Hakimi features highly on their shortlist of potential defender signings.

The Morocco international, who starred at the World Cup in Qatar last year, would command a big fee.

However, a well-placed source has told Football Insider that Man City are “ready to pay” to land the PSG star.

This news comes amid doubts over the future of long-serving full-backs Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo.

Football Insider revealed on Saturday (24 June) that Bayern are hoping to tempt Walker by handing him a longer contract than is currently being offered to him by Man City.

It is believed current Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel is a “huge fan” of the right-back.

Pep Guardiola’s side are set to respond by opening new talks with the England international – who currently has 12 months left to run on his deal.

Football Insider sources revealed earlier this year (28 April) that Chelsea are also considering a move for long-term target Hakimi this summer.

Hakimi was a regular starter for PSG last season, playing 2832 minutes of football across 39 appearances in all competitions.

He contributed five goals and six assists in the 2022-23 campaign, playing an important part in helping PSG lift the Ligue 1 title for a second consecutive year.

He played an important role for Morocco at the World Cup in Qatar and was the star in the Atlas Lions team that reached the semi-finals.

In other news, Tottenham confident of luring ex-Man City star