Manchester City ready to break the bank to sign French-Ivorian forward Désiré Doué

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Manchester City are gearing up for a blockbuster move as they set their sights on French-Ivorian winger Désiré Doué, who has emerged as the club’s top priority for the 2026 transfer window.

Reports from credible sources suggest that any potential deal could surpass £100 million, underlining the youngster’s soaring market value and the high regard in which he is held across Europe.

Doué has settled well at Paris Saint-Germain and remains content with his current role, but the chance to compete in the Premier League is said to appeal to him. A move to England, particularly to a club of Manchester City’s stature, is viewed as an exciting next step in his development.

The 20-year-old joined PSG from Rennes in the summer of 2024 for €50 million, a transfer that marked a major leap in his career. Since then, his growth, creativity, and versatility have positioned him as one of the most promising young attackers in European football.

With City ready to invest heavily and Doué open to the challenge, the stage appears set for one of the headline transfer battles of the 2026 window.

Checks have revealed that PSG considers the youngster as one of their untouchables in the team, making any possible move very difficult.