'Bombshell' – Enzo Maresca formally requests Manchester City for specific signing in January

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has formally requested the club pursue Real Betis centre-back Natan, who impressed him during Chelsea's Conference League final win.

Real Betis defender Natan has become a January target for Manchester City, with manager Enzo Maresca formally requesting the club move for the Brazilian centre-back. Maresca watched Natan closely during Chelsea's 4-1 Conference League final victory over Betis in May 2025 and remains keen to bring him to the Etihad. The 25-year-old, who joined Betis on loan from Napoli in 2024 before making the move permanent, has attracted interest from multiple Premier League clubs including Leeds United, Brentford and Fulham, all of whom failed to sign him in the summer window.