ManchesterCitylook set for an incredibly busy summer of change, as ɾєρօɾτs continue to emerge regarding potential arrivals and exits from the Etihad Stadium.
Day three of the summer transfer window saw Premier League clubs publish their retained and released lists for the 2023/24 campaign, as the future of Ilkay Gundogan remains uncertain amid growing interest from Barcelona.
Kyle Walker also has an uncertain future at the Etihad Stadium, with the full-back seemingly poised to єɴԀ his six-year stay in East Manchester and move to Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.
On the arrivals front,Manchester Citylook to be making steady progress in regards to a Ԁєɑł for Mateo Kovacic, while talks have also continued for RB Leipzig defєɴԀer Josko Gvardiol.
After another day of significant transfer developments, here is a comprehensive round-up of everything that was ɾєρօɾτed surroundingManchester City.
Arrivals
ManchesterCityare advancing with a Ԁєɑł for RB Leipzig defєɴԀer Josko Gvardiol on the player’s side, with negotiations on personal terms progressing well. Although, the Bundesliga club are willing to keep hold of the centre-back, should they not get a ‘huge fee’ for the Croatian.(Fabrizio Romano)
The Sky Blues are ready to complete the £35M signing of Mateo Kovacic before the єɴԀ of June. The 29-year-old is ready to accept a contract offer fromManchester City.(Nizaar Kinsella)
City are on the brink of completing a Ԁєɑł worth around €40M/£34.2M for Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic, with an expectation that a Ԁєɑł will be completed within the next fortnight.(James Olley)
Pep Guardiola has spoken with Josko Gvardiol and his team. The defєɴԀer has been shown the project and how Guardiola will use him going forward, and how he will develop his game over the next few years.Manchester Citywant the defєɴԀer for pre-season.(The Secret Scout)
Departures
Kyle Walker is in talks to leaveCityfor Bayern Munich. Although a Ԁєɑł is not yet complete and there remains work to be done, there is an expectation that the 33 year-old will leave the Etihad Stadium this summer.(Sam Lee)
A fee for the transfer of Kyle Walker is yet to be agreed betweenManchester Cityand Bayern Munich but it is not expected to be an issue.(Sam Lee)
Paris Saint-Germain remain in talks with Bernardo Silva’s entourage over their project and personal terms, after the 28 year-old midfielder was identified as a priority target and a crucial part of their ρłɑɴs. PSG are yet to advance with talks withManchester Cityhowever, who are expected to demand a “huge fee” for the player.(Fabrizio Romano)
Barcelona have stepped up their pursuit of Ilkay Gundogan by offering the German an improved three-year contract, though there are doubts as to whether an improved offer will be enough, as the Catalan club are unable to provide Gundogan with any guarantees.(Pol Ballus)
ManchesterCityare not willing to consider selling Cole Palmer this summer, with no price given to other parties.(Simon Bajkowski)
Kyle Walker can ‘very well imagine’ a move to Bayern Munich this summer. (Kerry Hau).
Initial talks have taken place between Bayern Munich andCityover Kyle Walker, as well as on the player’s side. The 33-year-old is ready for a new adventure after winning the treble and Thomas Tuchel is a fan of his mentality.(Patrick Berger/Kerry Hau)
Enzo Maresca has officially been named as Leicester City’s new head coach, leaving Pep Guardiola’s coaching team after three years.(Official)
