Manchester City considering signing ‘incredible’ £50m man and other transfer rumours

Manchester City are reportedly being updated on Southampton’s Romeo Lavia despite selling him last summer.

City threatened to get involved in the race for Declan Rice before dropping out while they were said to be in the mix for Jude Bellingham, who eventually shunned Pep Guardiola’s side for Real Madrid.

And according to 90Min, the next man on City’s list could be Southampton midfielder, Romeo Lavia.

Lavia was sold by City for around £12m as he searched for more playing time away from the Etihad. While his debut season with the Saints ended in relegation to the Championship, the Belgian defensive midfielder earned plenty of plaudits.

90Min has reported that while City have a buy-back clause that comes into effect next summer for Lavia, they are being kept informed of his situation this summer as well.

Lavia is also being linked with summer switches to Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle. However, it could end up being that City offer Lavia yet another option.

Southampton are looking for £50m this summer for Lavia. But with City’s future buy-back said to be more like £40m, it would make little sense for City to move right now.

Elsewhere, talented EDS star Carlos Borges is reportedly attracting interest from Southampton. The Portuguese forward managed 29 goals for the Blues’ youth team last season and is highly thought of at the club.

The Athletic understands the Saints are reigniting their interest in the teenager after previously approaching City back in January. Having experienced success with Lavia and being on the verge of signing Shea Charles, it is understandable why the south coast club would be interested in another top Etihad talent.

However, the Championship side could well have a fight on their hands if they wish to sign Borges. The Athletic points out there is interest from Premier League and Bundesliga clubs thanks to his form in the last campaign.