​French journalist and TV commentator ​Romain Collet-Gaudin has claimed that the family of Monaco full-back Benjamin Mendy have confirmed his move to Manchester City.





The French left-back has been strongly linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium over the past few days, with the completion of a deal reportedly imminent.





But Mendy has since played down reports that he is set to put pen to paper on a five-year contract in a transfer expected to cost City around £40m.

No official confirmation has been revealed, despite rumours (now proven to be false) that the 22-year-old was in Manchester to discuss terms.





And now the player's family have reportedly confirmed that he will be joining Pep Guardiola's side.





Mendy is set to cost City around £39m as the club began their rebuilding of the full-back areas.

The powerful Frenchman could become City's second signing from Ligue 1 winners Monaco, after Bernardo Silva's £43m arrival was confirmed last week.





If the signings of Benfica goalkeeper Ederson, another player whose arrival at City is expected imminently, and Mendy are confirmed, City will have already surpassed the £100m mark ahead of a summer of big spending.





​ESPN report that Liverpool are set to rival City for Mendy's signing, although the Citizens are still considered favourites.

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