The transfer window sprint is launched in the Premier League. From now on, it is mainly a game of musical chairs while waiting for the biggest files to be finalized. At Manchester City, the Skyblues still hope to convince Chelsea to let go of Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez, but the Blues are demanding at least €140 million. After spending €100 million to buy Lille gem Ayyoub Bouaddi, will Pep Guardiola’s former club do something new?
The next few days will not tell. City could also conclude a much more surprising operation. The Athletic teaches us in fact that the Mancunian leaders do not want to let Jack Grealish leave without replacing him. The 30-year-old England winger is being courted by Sunderland and Everton and the Black Cats recently made a loan offer with an option to buy. However, the Toffees could beat the team coached by Régis Le Bris at the post.
A golden opportunity for Ndiaye?
The British media assures that Manchester City would consider recruiting Iliman Ndiaye in exchange for Grealish. Aged 26, the former OM resident has been living in the Premier League again since leaving Canebière where he did not win (4 goals, 5 assists in 46 matches). Under contract until 2029, the Senegalese international (43 caps, 5 goals) refused to sign for Al-Hilal this summer.
It now remains to be seen whether a future at City, probably in the role of understudy, will tempt him more. At his age, the train might not pass twice. For their part, Everton would have a good opportunity to repatriate Grealish (loaned to the club last season), but the Toffees would have to agree to let go of a starter. To be continued.
