Manchester City reportedly set its sights on midfield reinforcements and is now ready to pay a victory beyond the plan to win a Serie A this summer.
The midfield overhaul
Manchester City has already started rebuilding in January’s transfer window by welcoming Vitor Reis, Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov, Juma Bah and Nico Gonzalez, where Manchester City looks to be leaving this summer.
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Of course, a major overhaul is needed since Pep Guardiola’s first season. Citizens found themselves in the fifth place in the Premier League, a small team that was injured and eventually, a team full of players began to grow.
That is, the exit door is likely to spin in a ruthless way in Etihad – starting with Kevin de Bruyne. The modern Premier League hero has no contract this summer and it seems unlikely to bring pens into paper before he set out as a free agent.
Given the latest connection with Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga, his exit may just be the beginning of a midfield change and is now one of the most talented players in the A-centre in Serie A.
According to TeamTalk, Manchester City is now preparing to pay more than the initial plan to sign Tijjani Reijnders this summer. According to reports, initially a €50 million (£42 million) signature was reserved for Dutchman and is now ready to pay up to €60 million (£50 million) to welcome him to Etihad this summer.
“Huge” Rendess is better than de Bruyne
At his best, there is a very strong argument that De Bruyn is the best midfielder in Premier League history. He made a box. He has unparalleled passing ability, an engine that can turn Guardiola when it wins, and intelligence is more than just playing his role.
However, in 2025, it is crucial for Belgium to no longer own the engine and if Manchester City cannot protect this weakness, it is likely to be overspent. His wit and pass range certainly remain, but Guardiola had to simply move on from the Belgian after another frustrating injury blow. This is where Reijnders can enter.
|
Alliance Statistics 24/25 (via FBREF) |
tijjani reijnders |
Kevin de Bruyne |
|---|---|---|
|
minute |
2,318 |
1,103 |
|
Tackle won the P90 |
0.47 |
0.41 |
|
Target |
9 |
2 |
|
Intercept P90 |
1.09 |
0.41 |
Judging from the numbers, it is correct for U23 scout Antonio Mango to post a “huge signing” for Milan in 2023. The Dutchman has been good again in the current campaign, even providing his name with a goal threat of nine goals.
If Manchester City is going to overhaul the midfield, then the Milan star should sit among the top contenders that arrive this summer.
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