Man City line up shock bid for Eibar's veteran Spanish keeper Asier Riesgo

PEP GUARDIOLA is lining up a shock move for Spanish veteran Asier Riesgo.

The Manchester City boss has targeted the Eibar keeper, 35, to bolster his squad as he hunts a hat-trick of Premier League titles.

Riesgo, out of contract and available on a free, would give cover for No 1 Ederson along with fit-again Chilean Claudio Bravo.

It would allow Aro Muric to go out on loan again, with Nottingham Forest keen on a season-long deal.

The 20-year-old returned early from his spell at NAC Breda following Bravo’s injury and will be allowed out again, with Nottingham Forest interested in a season-long deal.

And Riesgo is seen as the perfect keeper to come in and add experienced back-up after his 18 years as a pro in Spain.

He started at Real Sociedad where he worked closely with current City goalkeeper coach Xabier Mancisidor, who has given the move his seal of approval.

Last season Riesgo played in La Liga last season but is out of contract and can move on a free transfer.

USA goalkeeper Zack Steffen is also a shock target to become No2 at the Etihad.

Columbus Crew’s Steffen, 23, is being lined up for a £5million move to the Premier League champions.

City’s scouts have faith in the MLS star being a star of the future and want to secure his future before sorting out a work permit.

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