Pep Guardiola will probably be desirous to strengthen his squad and win the Premier League for a fifth 12 months in a row. Manchester City, who pipped Arsenal to the English prime flight title on the ultimate day of the season, have already welcomed Savinho to the Etihad Stadium this summer time.
While the 20-year-old winger has been extensively dubbed as prime younger participant, his arrival has solid doubt over the way forward for Oscar Bobb. Interestingly, the 21-year-old, who was handed his senior debut final season, has been briefly linked with a transfer to Chelsea just lately.
Kevin De Bruyne additionally faces an unsure future at City, together with his contract set to run out in June 2025. So, with that being mentioned, the Manchester Evening News have rounded up the most recent information and transfer gossip from the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday morning.
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Joelinton drops Guimaraes hint
Joelinton has dealt Manchester City a slight blow to their hopes of signing Bruno Guimaraes this summer time. In his first interview after signing a brand new deal at Newcastle United again in April 2024, the Brazilian midfielder revealed whether or not or not he thinks his fellow countryman will go away St James’ Park.
“Yes, I hope he stays,” mentioned Joelinton, as quoted by the Mirror. “I do know him, he loves the membership as properly. He loves the followers, he enjoys his life in Newcastle United. He’s glad to be there for his life as properly as soccer.
“Newcastle and the club want him to be happy and stay for many years. I think he’s going to stay. He tells me he’s going to come back next week and get ready for the season.”
Manchester Evening News says: “I don’t think Bruno Guimaraes will leave Newcastle United this summer, but I can see him moving at the end of next season if the Magpies don’t secure European football. He’d be a good signing for City.”
Man City eye Walker alternative
Kyle Walker seems to face an unsure future at Manchester City regardless of having two years remaining on his contract on the Etihad Stadium. According to The Athletic, the Premier League champions would ‘step up curiosity’ in Jeremie Frimpong if the England worldwide leaves this summer time.
The 23-year-old defender has been closely linked with a transfer to Manchester United and Liverpool following his spectacular performances for Bayer Leverkusen final season. During the German aspect’s unbeaten marketing campaign within the Bundesliga, he featured 31 occasions, scoring 9 targets and offering 9 assists.
Frimpong, who left Man City to affix Celtic in September 2019, additionally helped Xabi Alonso’s aspect win the DFB Pokal. With Walker approaching the twilight years of his profession, Guardiola has recognized the Netherlands worldwide as his alternative.
Manchester Evening News says: “I’m not fairly positive whether or not Jeremie Frimpong could be the proper alternative for Kyle Walker, however I’m positive Pep Guardiola has a plan to get one of the best out of the Dutchman in Manchester City’s system. Assuming the Spaniard would not make any adjustments to his setup, the Bayer Leverkusen ace could be required to function as a full-back – not a wing-back, the place he performed final time period.”
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Manchester City wrapped up the 2023/24 season with a fourth successive Premier League title, however they missed out on one other Treble with defeat within the FA Cup closing and Champions League quarter-finals. It’s now time for Pep Guardiola and co to show their consideration to the transfer window.
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