The treble winners are preparing to sign the Croatia international in the coming weeks, and work done over the weekend has left them in a dominant position for the 21-year-old.
A number of reports have also surfaced regarding the prospects of some of Manchester City’s youth talents, with James Trafford and Taylor Harwood-Bellis in particular facing a critical juncture in their careers.
As the summer transfer window in 2023 approaches the two-week mark, here is your thorough round-up of everything Manchester City related from days 11 and 12 of the market!
Arrivals
Manchester City and Joko Gvardiol have reached an agreement on personal terms.(Fabrizio Romano) Formalized paraphrase
Manchester City has submitted an offer of €90 million plus bonuses to RB Leipzig for Josko Gvardiol.(Sky Germany’s Philipp Hinze and Alexander Bonengel)
Josko Gvardiol has notified RB Leipzig of his wish to join Manchester City this summer.(From the Süddeutsche Zeitung)
Departures
When Manchester City turned down PSG’s €70 million offer for Bernardo Silva a year ago, Pep Guardiola promised not to impede a transfer if the Portugal international opted to depart this summer.(The Times, Duncan Castles)
Aymeric Laporte is being considered by Aston Villa. However, if he is to leave Manchester City this summer, the centre-back wants to return to Spain.(From Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke)
Bayern Munich is seeking to entice Kyle Walker by offering him a lengthier term than Manchester City is currently offering in order to renew his contract.(From Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke)
Manchester City are asking £15 million for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, which has cooled Burnley’s interest.Alan Nixon’s
Manchester City may sell James Trafford rather than loan him if a bid of £6 million or more is made. Burnley has ‘looked’, while Sheffield United and Middlesbrough are ‘checking’.Alan Nixon’s
Southampton is interested in loaning out Kian Breckin. Blackburn Rovers have been made aware of the Manchester City teenager’s availability.Alan Nixon’s
Contract Extensions
Manchester City has made an offer to extend Bernardo Silva’s contract.(The Times, Duncan Castles)
Confirmed Transactions
Leicester City has signed Enzo Maresca.
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