Etihad’s transfer news, rumors, and gossip; the summer transfer window opens on June 10 and closes on September 1 at 11 p.m.
Wrapping up Man City transfer news, rumors, and gossip for the summer of 2022.
Ferran Soriano believes Erling Haaland’s style of play will have to change at Manchester City, as the Norwegian striker arrived in England on Tuesday to finalize his £51 million moves, and Kalvin Phillips emerged as the club’s leading midfield target (Daily Telegraph, May 25)
Haaland has landed in Manchester as he prepares to meet his new Manchester City teammates.
How likely is Jesus to Arsenal move?
On May 27, The Athletic’s Adam Crafton said on Paper Talk:
“I believe Gabriel Jesus’ agent is attempting to secure him the best possible move, and with Arsenal, I believe the question mark will be over the player’s valuation.”
“Arsenal may end up seeing more value elsewhere in the market, but he had a really good spell of form at Manchester City after initial reports that he was in talks with Arsenal.
“He was absolutely fantastic in the final few weeks of the season, which may have influenced Pep Guardiola’s attitude toward the possibility of losing Jesus.
“He could still be a massively important part of that squad even with Erling Haaland there and of course, he was used on the right wing. But if he really wants to play as a center forward then he might push a move through.”
Who has Man City been linked with?
On May 27, The Athletic’s Adam Crafton said on Paper Talk:
“I believe Gabriel Jesus’ agent is attempting to secure him the best possible move, and with Arsenal, I believe the question mark will be over the player’s valuation.”
“Arsenal may end up seeing more value elsewhere in the market, but he had a really good spell of form at Manchester City after initial reports that he was in talks with Arsenal.
“He was absolutely fantastic in the final few weeks of the season, which may have influenced Pep Guardiola’s attitude toward the possibility of losing Jesus.
Who has Man City been linked with?
Kalvin Phillips – City have set their sights on securing a new central midfielder, with Leeds United’s Phillips top of a list of replacements for departing captain Fernandinho (Daily Mail, May 24); City are identified Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips as the long-term replacement for Fernandinho, who is set to end his nine-year association with the club this summer. Life-long Leeds fan Phillips will snub the advances of Manchester United to secure a move to the Etihad Stadium (Daily Mirror, May 19).
Erling Haaland – Manchester City confirm the agreement to sign Erling Haaland for £51m. Haaland will join City on July 1, subject to the club finalizing terms with the player (Sky Sports, May 12).
Marc Cucurella – Manchester City has targeted Brighton’s Marc Cucurella to fill their problem left-back position and will make a £30m move this summer (Daily Mail, May 18).
Enzo Fernandez – Manchester United will do battle with rivals Manchester City for the signing of River Plate prospect Enzo Fernandez this summer, according to reports in his native Argentina (Daily Mirror, May 18).
Paul Pogba – Paul Pogba agreed on personal terms with Manchester City but turned down a move to the Etihad because he was concerned about the backlash from Manchester United supporters (The Times, May 20). Manchester City is interested in signing Paul Pogba on a free transfer in what could become one of the most explosive deals in British transfer history (Daily Mail, May 7);
James Ward-Prowse – James Ward-Prowse is the man Erik ten Hag wants to boss Manchester United’s new midfield but will face competition from Manchester City (The Sun on Sunday, May 1).
Mason Mount – Chelsea fears Mason Mount could be lured away by Liverpool or Manchester City taking advantage of the club’s ownership crisis (The Sun on Sunday, May 1).
The latest players linked with a Man City exit
Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus – Jesus’ agent, Marcelo Pettinati, has claimed talks will progress over the Manchester City forward’s future after the international break in June amid rumors linking him with a move to Arsenal (Daily Mirror, May 27). Arsenal is considering a double swoop for Manchester City stars by adding Zinchenko and Jesus to their list of summer targets (Daily Mail, May 27); Jesus’s agent has confirmed talks have taken place over a move to Arsenal but also revealed another six clubs are interested in the Manchester City striker (Daily Star, May 12).
Julian Alvarez – Manchester City has turned down offers from a number of clubs, including Barcelona, to loan striker Alvarez who will arrive in England this summer after finishing off his time at River Plate (The Sun, May 26); River Plate will receive an additional £1.3m from City so that January signing Alvarez can link up with his new team-mates in early July (Daily Mirror, May 26).
Ilkay Gundogan – Ilkay Gundogan could end up at Arsenal after being told he can leave Manchester City this summer – and he could reignite his Premier League career by playing in an entirely different position (Daily Star Sunday, May 22). Pep Guardiola wants Gundogan to stay at City next season (The Sun, May 21).
Fernandinho – Manchester City captain Fernandinho shocked his manager Pep Guardiola by revealing he is not planning to sign a new deal to keep him at the club beyond this season (Sky Sports, April 12).
Taylor Harwood-Bellis – Vincent Kompany will prioritize a move for Manchester City defender Harwood-Bellis if, as expected, he is confirmed as the new head coach of Burnley. Celtic is also interested in the England U21 player. (The Sun on Sunday, May 29).
Liam Delap – Manchester City starlet Liam Delap could end up joining Southampton on loan next season (The Sun, May 13)
Gavin Bazunu – Everton is set to provide Jordan Pickford with additional competition by attempting to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, who impressed on loan at Portsmouth this season (The Independent, May 13)
Man City contract news
Raheem Sterling – The forward will think about his Manchester City future after England’s Nations League matches in June, when his contract with the Premier League champions enters its final year (The Sun, May 24); Sterling will wait until June before making any decision on his future at Manchester City (Daily Mail, May 13); Arsenal is ready to explore a move for Sterling should he become available this summer when his Manchester City contract enters its final year (The Telegraph, May 10).
Confirmed Man City departures
Fernandinho – Released
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