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Manchester City to splash £150million on Chelsea star in the summer

Man City manager Pep Guardiola (R) and Chelsea manager Antonio Conte (inset) [Photo: Courtesy]

Manchester City are ready to make a £150million move for ­Chelsea star Eden Hazard. Pep Guardiola has identified the ­Belgium winger as his No.1 summer ­transfer target after admitting that the huge revamp of his squad has meant he’s been unable to compete in the market for the world’s stellar players.

City refused to meet the £400,000-a-week wage demands of Alexis Sanchez – and saw the ­Chile star join rivals Manchester United last week.

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