Five right-backs Pep Guardiola's Manchester City should target this summer

Modified Apr 08, 2017 13:20 GMT

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City (R) speaks to Pablo Zabaleta of Manchester City (L) during The Emirates FA Cup Quarter-Final match between Middlesbrough and Manchester City at Riverside Stadium on March 11, 2017 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) — *Guardiola will need to replace nine-year veteran Zabaleta this summer*

#4 Benjamin Henrichs – Bayer Leverkusen

MONACO - SEPTEMBER 27: Benjamin Henrichs (R) of Bayer 04 Leverkusen is challenged by Andrea Raggi of AS Monaco FC during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between AS Monaco FC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Louis II Stadium on September 27, 2016 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) — *Henrichs (R) in action in the Champions League*

With all the talk in Germany being whether the national side can replace Phillipp Lahm, Benjamin Henrichs has been earmarked as not only Bayern Munich's long-term replacement for Lahm, but also for Joachim Loew's side.

At Bayer Leverkusen, Henrichs is fast garnering a reputation for being one of the most complete right-backs in the continent. Despite being only 20 years old, Henrichs is already showing maturity beyond his years.

Manchester City have been linked with a move for the German international, and Sky Germany even reported that Pep Guardiola held discussions with the 20-year-old’s agent at a hotel near his home stadium.

Of all the names on this list, Henrichs is likely to cost the least with a fee in the region of €30million, but like Manchester City's investment in Leroy Sané last summer, it could prove an invaluable bargain in the long run.

Edited by Staff Editor