Tijjani Reijnders is being eyed by Man Metropolis (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
Manchester Metropolis are making ready a €60 million transfer for AC Milan’s Tijjani Reijnders as they give the impression of being to rejuvenate their squad this summer time, in line with studies.
After an lively January switch window, Pep Guardiola is ready to make even larger adjustments within the upcoming switch market. With a number of key gamers ageing or fighting accidents, Metropolis are planning a major squad refresh.
Jack Grealish, Ederson, and Kevin De Bruyne are among the many high-profile names who may depart as Guardiola goals to construct a youthful, extra dynamic crew. De Bruyne, as soon as an irreplaceable determine on the Etihad, has seen his minutes decline because of persistent damage issues.
The membership has but to open formal talks about extending his contract, strongly suggesting his departure after a decade in Manchester.
Dutch midfielder on Man Metropolis’s radar forward of summer time window
Metropolis have been linked with a number of midfielders as potential successors to De Bruyne. Whereas Florian Wirtz was thought-about a dream signing, the Bayer Leverkusen star seems more likely to lengthen his keep in Germany till at the least the 2026 World Cup.
This has shifted Metropolis’s focus to AC Milan’s Reijnders. The Dutch worldwide has impressed in Serie A and just lately signed an improved contract, however Metropolis stay undeterred. In keeping with TEAMtalk, Guardiola has recognized Reijnders and Atalanta’s Ederson as his precedence targets.
Initially, Metropolis valued Reijnders at €50m, however Milan’s reluctance to promote and his new deal have compelled them to boost their funds to €60m. The Rossoneri are eager to maintain the 26-year-old, however their unsure Champions League qualification may put them beneath stress to promote.
As Metropolis put together for a significant summer time shake-up, securing Reijnders may very well be a vital step in reshaping Guardiola’s midfield for the longer term, with the previous Barcelona coach certainly wanting to construct on – and enhance – this marketing campaign.
