Man City: ‘Electric’ £102m target not the ‘main focus’ at the Etihad

Manchester City are prioritising signing a central midfielder during the summer over Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, according to journalist Dean Jones.

The reigning Premier League champions have been linked with a move for the highly-rated 20-year-old in recent weeks, yet it seems as though he is not at the top of Pep Guardiola’s wish list.

Last month, The Sun claimed that Arsenal ‘face a battle’ to keep hold of Saka amid interest from City and the player’s desire to play in the Champions League.

The England international only has two years remaining on his current contract, and although manager Mikel Arteta is believed to be eager for his prized asset to sign a new deal, his future remains up in the air.

And the Daily Mail have now provided an update on Saka’s situation, revealing the Cityzens have ‘stepped up their interest’ in the versatile attacker.

It’s claimed that FA Cup holders Liverpool have also earmarked Saka as a ‘future target’ and although neither side are expected to make a move this summer, they have made their admiration known at a key time in contract negotiations.

Initial discussion over fresh terms are believed to have taken place, and tying the academy graduate down to a new and improved contract will surely be a priority for Arsenal over the coming months.

Jones has been told ‘not to get too excited’ about the speculation surrounding Saka’s potential switch to the Etihad Stadium with other positions taking precedence for Guardiola and co.

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In an interview, he said to GiveMeSport: “I’ve been told not to get too excited about this one just yet.

“The main focus is going to be a central midfielder, and if a wide forward is to