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Three alternatives to Hector Bellerin for Manchester City to target

Daniel Carvajal (Real Madrid)

One of the most talented right backs on the continent, and certainly one of the most offensive. The 24 year-old is also the perfect age profile for City; a player they could hand a five-year deal to without any hesitation. Carvajal as a first team player at the Bernabeu in the 2013-14 season following a season long loan at Bayer Leverkusen. Since then, he has established himself as Real’s first choice right back, though Brazilian Danilo emerged to challenge him as the Spaniard endured an injury hit campaign.

As you expect in a team that enjoys so much comfortable possession as Los Blancos, Carvajal had an impressive pass completion rate of 88% in the league last year and also averaged four defensive actions per game. Unfortunately, the big snag with this potential deal is persuading Real Madrid to deal with two former Barcelona officials and their bete-noir Guardiola. Whether Carvajal, born and raised at Real, would want to move is also open to question. That said, it is usually the top brass who decide whether or not player will leave.