In what would be one of the most impressive deals in Premier League history, Manchester City are now reportedly eyeing the chance to sign a young star who’s worth over £200m.
Man City planning summer overhaul
Following their worst season yet under Pep Guardiola, Manchester City look destined to be the club to watch in the Premier League when the transfer window swings open. The likes of Bernardo Silva and Ederson could yet be among those heading for the exit door as the Citizens get ruthless, whilst Kevin de Bruyne has already confirmed the news that he will be leaving as a free agent at the end of the season.
Like many, Guardiola has been full of praise for De Bruyne in the last week as his legendary Premier League career begins to reach a conclusion. The Man City boss told reporters: “You always have to be careful, have respect for the players who play main roles, and incredible players that play for the last, I don’t know, 20, 30 years in this club.
“But come on, there’s no doubt he’s one of the greatest, for sure. Because of his consistency – except the last year, year and a half, that he had injury problems – in important games and not important games, and every three days being there. Our success in the last decade, that would be impossible without him.”
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What the Belgian’s exit will do is open up a crucial space within Guardiola’s side for their next De Bruyne. Just who that may be amid recent links to the likes of Morgan Rogers and Florian Wirtz remains to be seen, but the Citizens could yet welcome another fresh star on top of replacing their club legend in the near future.
Man City eyeing shock Lamine Yamal move
As opportunistic as ever, Manchester City are now eyeing the chance to sign Lamine Yamal from Barcelona, according to Mundo Deportivo. The teenage sensation is expected to sign a new deal at Barcelona, but if that does not prove to be the case then he will become a free agent in 2026 – allowing City and others to make a sensational move.
Of course, securing his signature on a free is likely to be the only way that any club manage to lure Yamal away from Barcelona. The Spaniard reportedly has a release clause worth an eye-watering €1bn (£850m) at the La Liga giants, which not many if any suitors around world football will be able to afford any time soon.
If the La Masia graduate did decide to leave, meanwhile, then he would instantly become football’s most in-demand free agent. At just 17 years old, Yamal is already one of the world’s best and has already been compared to the likes of Neymar, who he looks destined to exceed at Barcelona.
Comparing his club teammate to his fellow Brazilian, Raphinha told reporters: “Messi is from another world. Inexplicable. I see him more like Neymar – the dribbling, how fast he thinks to dribble. When you think you can steal the ball from him, he does something you’ve never seen in your life.”