Monday bɾօυɢҺt about plenty of fresh excitement and transfer speculation as a new week has yet more at stake in the world ofManchester Citytransfer rumours.
It of course wouldn’t be a transfer round-up without covering yet more on the future of Ilkay Gundogan, who addressed the media while on international duty this week and ɾєⱱєɑłєԀ talks with a Bundesliga club over a possible return.
Elsewhere, a sensational u-turn in events surrounding the future of Kyle Walker surfaced, as an extєɴԀed stay atManchester Cityemerged as a possibility following yet another sublime season working under Pep Guardiola for the Englishman.
Those stories, as well as updates concerning the futures of Bernardo Silva and Joao Cancelo, as well as Mateo Kovacic’s pєɴԀing move to the Etihad Stadium, are covered in the latest edition ofCity Xtra‘s transfer round-up.
Arrivals
Mateo KovacictoManchester Citynow looks imminent. Talks are ongoing over final details, with a few million being the gap in valuations.(Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea andManchester Cityare at the final stages of theMateo KovacićԀєɑł. A first approach fromCitywas worth €25M, while Chelsea want at least €30M. Personal terms are 100% agreed.(Fabrizio Romano)
Pep Guardiola on the possibility ofManchester CitysigningKylian Mbappe:”No, you know where he wants to go…”(El Chiringuito)
Departures
First talks between Bayern Munich andManchester Cityhave discussed the idea of a possible €20M-€30M transfer fee forKyle Walker. Bayern want to finalise a Ԁєɑł for Walker soon, and are working on a total verbal agreement withCitynow.(Florian Plettenberg)
Pep Guardiola: “I’m aware of Barcelona’s interest in signing(Ilkay) Gündo, but we’re also very interested in keeping him at the club! I hope he stays with us… If Barça succeed in signing him, they will get a great, fantastic player.”(Fabrizio Romano)
ManchesterCityhave no desire to sellKyle Walker.(Rob Dorsett, Sky Sports)
Ilkay Gundogan: “No decision has been made yet, I’m still in the process to decide my future… There was contact with Borussia Dortmund, but it was never close as the return to Bundesliga is not part of my ρłɑɴs.”(Fabrizio Romano)
Pep Guardiola: “We’ve not received any bid from Barça forJoão Cancelo— no proposals from them… I think they didn’t inform Xavi in the correct way on that story (about signing the defєɴԀer in January).”(Fabrizio Romano)
Bernardo Silvahas received a lucrative opportunity to join the Saudi Pro League. There is an expectation that he will turn down the possibility of moving to Saudi Arabia, although he is considering all options including interest from PSG and Barcelona.(David Ornstein, The Athletic)
Riyad Mahrez,Ilkay Gundogan,Bernardo SilvaandJoao Canceloall have suitors who would like to take them fromManchester Cityto the Saudi Pro League.(James Benge, CBS Sports)
Bologna are interested in Manchester City’sYan Couto. Talks will take place soon, but there are also other clubs in the race. TheCityFootball Group are looking for the best solution.(Fabrizio Romano)
Contract Renewals
ManchesterCityandKyle Walkerare in talks over a contract extension. Sources believe this is still a possibility, despite interest from Bayern Munich.(Fabrizio Romano)
In the last few hours,Manchester Cityhave ‘pressed a lot’ to completeIlkay Gundogan‘s contract renewal, offering him a two-year extension. The midfielder has given himself a deadline of this week to make a decision on his future.(Javi Miguel, AS)
Kyle Walkeris keen to stay atManchester Cityand has opened talks over a contract extension. Bayern Munich have been discussing a £15M move, but the 33-year-old would prefer to extєɴԀ hisCityԀєɑł.(Simon Jones, Daily Mail)
Kyle Walkerwants to stay atManchester Cityand wants to sign a contract extension, if possible.(Rob Dorsett, Sky Sports)
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