Pep Guardiola did not snatch his hair this season. But the Spanish technician has often scattered his head as a sign of despair while his players have chained bad results and injuries. Until the end, this 2024-25 exercise was a ordeal for Manchester City, which lost the final of the FA Cup 1 to 0 against Crystal Palace a few days ago. But it will be necessary to quickly turn the page because the Club World Cup is already looming. And the residents of Etihad Stadium intend to appear, or even win this new tournament.
To achieve this, they will count in particular on Rodri, who made his comeback on the ground a few days ago after more than 8 months of absence. A major “recruit” for Guardiola. But the former FC Barcelona coach also wants to inject fresh blood into his workforce, which has been badly decimated this season. He wants players who can chain a number of matches without injury. To strengthen his midfield, he set his sights on Tijjani Reijnders (26 years old). A targeted element for several weeks.
City quickly wants to sign Reijnders
If AC Milan is not necessarily to sell it, the door is not closed in a double turn either for the footballer under contract until 2030. A few days ago, the Telegraph Explained that the Rossoneri wanted to break their sales record set with Kaka, sold to Real Madrid for around € 68 million. This Tuesday, the Daily Mail Makes a new point on this file and talks about a minimum amount of € 65 million. The English publication also ensures that the Mancunians wish to accelerate on this capital issue and that its transfer is completed before the start of the Club World Cup, which will officially start on June 15.
But that's not all. THE Daily Mail Add that Manchester City would also like to get their hands on Morgan Gibbs-White by Nottingham Forest or Rayan Cherki (OL), plus in a role of number 10. For his part, AS explains that the Cityzens are also very interested in Ardon Jashari. 22 years old, this Swiss midfielder evolves at the Bruges club, where he caused a sensation this season. Its price is estimated at just over € 35 million. Decided to strengthen its environment, Manchester City therefore explores several tracks. But the idea is above all to complete the signature of Reijnders in the coming days.
