A key decision by the Manchester City captain may have exposed City’s summer transfer plans
A key decision by the Manchester City captain may have exposed City’s summer transfer plans Heading into the upcoming summer transfer window, it does seem that signing a right-back and completing the rebuild of the midfield are the major priorities for Manchester City. Looking at the current City squad, those are the remaining tweaks needed to complete Manchester City’s rebuild. In terms of what midfielders and how many Hugo Viana may need to sign this summer could depend on who leaves the club.
On that front, a new report indicates that Manchester City’s captain, Bernardo Silva, has made a decision on his future. Also, a new report indicates that City have their eyes on signing two proven elite Premier League midfielders to bolster their engine room this summer. The Manchester City captain has reportedly made a decision on his future as two midfield targets reportedly emerge for City.
Mark Brus has reported via his exclusive Daily Briefing column that Bernardo Silva has made a decision on his future. Brus reports that the Manchester City captain has informed the club that he will leave at the end of this season after his contract expires. Furthermore, Brus reports that Bernardo Silva is eager to pursue a new challenge and that a host of clubs from across Europe and the United States are eager to sign the Portuguese international.
Graeme Bailey has reported for TeamTalk that Manchester City are planning to spend big to bolster their midfield this summer. As per Bailey’s report, Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is expected to complete a move to Manchester City this summer. Furthermore, Bailey reports that City may have to spend up to £90 million to sign the England international.
It is also reported by Graeme Bailey that City also have their eyes on a move for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. Graeme Bailey adds that Real Madrid are likely to pursue a summer move for Rodri this summer. If Bernardo Silva and Rodri were to leave City this summer, City may need to sign two midfielders.