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Supporters on Twitter are relieved that Kante is likely to be fit for the season-defining game, with the 30-year-old having been integral to the club’s upturn in form since Tuchel’s arrival at the start of the year:

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However, Milan are unwilling to go above the €8m a season they offered in their last proposal and they want an answer this week so they can move on if Donnarumma is not going to stay.

It is widely believed that the defender will be sold if he decides against signing an extension and, in another report, ABC say the centre-half’s asking price will be €70m (£60m).

Mendes does reportedly have a €70m (£60m) release clause and Sporting president Frederico Varanda is said to be unwilling to negotiate down the price, after being disappointed about the size of the fees that have been initially proposed from interested clubs.

“Chelsea have been linked with a few players and Tuchel’s career in Germany might give him that personal edge, but he’s certainly another number 9 who could add something to any squad, and would give United that X-factor to help them win trophies. If he is available I’m sure United would be interested and would try and be involved if a bidding war takes off.”

Considering his lack of first-team experience, the right-winger isn’t likely to be a player who would be brought in to make an instant impact. However, with Riyad Mahrez now 29 years of age, a long term successor will be needed on the right flank.

The Belgian has scored 30 goals in all competitions this season, and the majority of fans on Twitter believe they should snap up the former Manchester United player if he is available for such a low price:

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“With the league sewn up a couple of weeks ago, City have had ample time to prepare for this. That can only be of benefit to Pep Guardiola, and given Chelsea’s recent dip in form, it’s hard to make a case against City lifting their first Champions League trophy.”