Several players want to leave the Premier League champions, with potential suitors already lined up
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches the FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Burnley at Etihad Stadium on March 18, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Manchester City will lose a number of first-team players this summer, with Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Gundogan and Aymeric Laporte all keen to leave the Etihad during the transfer window.
Silva has expressed a desire to leave Manchester City in previous transfer windows, but it looks like 2023 is when the 28-year-old will finally get his wish - and there will be no shortage of suitors.
Indeed, Relevo reports that PSG have placed Silva at the top of their shortlist, while Sport have revealed that Barcelona are still interested in the Portuguese midfielder, having been unable to secure him in both transfers. prior concession.
The latter has suggested that Silva, whose contract with City expires in 2025, will cost around £60m, with the club open to selling the fugitive. Despite wanting to leave, Silva has played 38 games in all competitions this season and has been an integral part of Pep Guardiola's starting line-up.
Ilkay Gundogan's future is also in doubt as the German's contract expires this summer. Reports in Spain say he already has a pre-agreement with Barcelona but while the La Liga leaders are interested in the 32-year-old, his agent (and uncle) Ihan Gundogan has denied the rumours. .
Ilhan Gündogan said: “There is no agreement with any club yet. "For the past few weeks, Ilkay has only focused on Manchester City and the birth of his son. He is currently in the final and crucial phase of the season and is fully focused on that. Where Ilkay will play next season is still open.
Gundogan's agent was spotted talking to Barcelona last month, which makes the move likely.
Finally, Aymeric Laporte is desperate to leave Manchester City in search of a regular first-team start, after making just 10 appearances in the Premier League and Champions League this season.
According to Football Insider, PSG are also targeting Laporte to strengthen the backline, with the £40m figure cited as enough to make the Spaniard leave England.
His contract runs until 2025 and City may want to recoup more than their initial £57m investment in any deal.
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