Manchester City remain hellbent on snapping up a defender, and the club have been linked with a world class player.
Southampton's Virgil van Dijk continues to be heavily linked with a move to the Etihad. But as well as City, defending English champions Chelsea are also reportedly keen on signing him.
However, Guardiola has another defender on his transfer radar if reports are to be believed.
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According to reports via Goal, City want Leonard Bonucci who is unhappy with his new club's form after completing a surprising transfer from fellow Serie A rivals Juventus during the summer window.
Bonucci in action for AC Milan. Images: PA
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Bonucci, 30, is reportedly wanting a move away from the San Siro despite penning a lucrative five-year contract a few months ago.
The passionate side of Bonucci. Images: PA
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Backed by huge financial power from Chinese investment, AC Milan went on a massive summer spree which included the £40 million signing of the Italian international.
Though he's enduring a horror start after being handed the captains armband by Vincenzo Montella before he got sacked.
Bonucci cuts a dejected figure following a league game. Image: PA
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Even though the fallen European giants shelled out an enormous amount of cash in the previous window, they languish in the Serie A, currently occupying 8th spot, 16 points adrift of rivals Inter, while a further 18 points behind league leaders, Napoli.
Guardiola isn't his only admirer.
As well as City, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, among others, are monitoring his situation.
Will Bonucci cut his AC Milan career short?
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