The first exit of the summer fromManchester Cityinvolving a transfer fee moved a step closer to completion on Monday evening, on day 20 of the market.
That Ԁєɑł concerns James Trafford, who is currently away on international duty and starring for England’s under-21 side at the ongoing European Championships, with a campaign of Premier League football now on the horizon.
On the subject of incomings, details have now emerged concerning Manchester City’s verbal approaches to RB Leipzig for Josko Gvardiol, as the Premier League champions prepare to launch their first official bid for the central defєɴԀer.
Here is the 17th edition ofCity Xtra‘s daily transfer round-ups thɾօυɢҺout the 2023 summer transfer window!
Arrivals
ManchesterCityare preparing their opening bid forJosko Gvardiol. It is likely that City’s first bid will be ‘significantly lower’ than RB Leipzig’s €100 million valuation.(Rob Dawson, ESPN)
Verbal approaches fromManchester Cityfor a €75 million transfer fee plus add-ons forJoskoGvardiolwere rєjєƈτed by RB Leipzig. Talks continue asCityprepare an official bid, with the Bundesliga side wanting at least €100 million.(Fabrizio Romano)
PSG have made progress in recent hours on the signing ofManchester Citymidfield targetGabri Veiga, and want to close a Ԁєɑł quickly.(Santi Aouna, Foot Mercato)
ManchesterCityare determined to sign Atletico Madrid wingerRodrigo Riquelme, with a first proposal of €15 million plus €6 million in variables having already been rєjєƈτed. Negotiations remains open and an agreement, although not imminently, is feasible.(Matteo Moretto, Hugo Cerezo)
There is no interest fromManchester Cityin signing Atlético Madrid’sRodrigo Riquelme.(Mike Minay)
ManchesterCityhave consulted Atlanta United forThiago Almada.(Bruno González)
Everton left-backIshe Samuels-Smith(16) is attracting interest fromManchester City, who have been following his progress for the past year.(Simon Jones, MailSport)
ManchesterCityhave sent scouts to assess BirminghamCitywingerTrevan Sanusi(16) and are interested in signing him.(Simon Jones, MailSport)
Departures
Ԁєɑł agreed:James Traffordto Burnley is worth an initial fee of £15 million potentially rising to £19 million, with a 20% sell-on clause forManchester City. There is likely to be a buy-back clause in the Ԁєɑł as well as matching rights.(Jack Gaughan, MailSport)
ManchesterCityare still awaiting formal bids for a number of first-team players before deciding their futures. There is interest inBernardo Silva,Aymeric Laporte,Riyad Mahrez,Kalvin PhillipsandKyle WalkerbutCityare yet to receive formal approaches.(Rob Dawson, ESPN)
Cole Palmeris very highly-rated byManchester Cityand Pep Guardiola and as such, they will not consider any permanent sale of the midfielder this summer.(Pete O’Rourke, Football Insider)
LeicesterCityare exploring a permanent Ԁєɑł forManchester CitydefєɴԀerCallum Doyle, with the 19-year-old valued at between £7 million and £10 million.(Rob Tanner, Athletic)
Burnley are trying and keep Manchester City’sTaylor Harwood-Bellisnext season, but face competition from a number of Premier League teams including Brighton, Wolves, Everton and Fulham.Cityare yet to decide whether they want to sell or even loan Harwood-Bellis.(TEAMtalk)
Southampton are weighing up a move for Manchester City’sShea Charles, with Leicester also keen.(Simon Jones, MailSport)
ManchesterCityhave agreed a Ԁєɑł for the permanent sale ofNahuel Ferraresito São Paulo.(Jorge Nicola)
Contract Renewals
Kyle Walkeris considering Manchester City’s offer of a new contract.(Simon Jones, MailSport)
Confirmed Ԁєɑłs
Mateo Kovacic: Chelsea toManchester City, (£25 million plus £5 million in add-ons)
Spike Brits: AFC Wimbledon toManchester City, (Unknown terms)
Liam Delap:Manchester CitytoHull City, (Season-long loan)
Enzo Maresca:Manchester CitytoLeicester City, (Unknown terms)
Rodolfo Borrell:Manchester CitytoAustin FC, (Unknown terms)
Ilkay Gundogan:Manchester CitytoFC Barcelona, (Free transfer)
Terrell Agyemang: Released
Rowan McDonald: Released
Benjamin MєɴԀy: Released
