Haaland, Grealish leaving? 10 Man City stars ranked on summer exit likelihood with Guardiola ‘wanting’ exodus

Redaction Willow Austin with Football365
Published on 2024-04-25 07:58:17

The Manchester City era under Pep Guardiola has been defined by constant evolution, often through player sales within the Premier League. While letting go of players like Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko to Arsenal may not have been regretted, the decision to allow Cole Palmer to join Chelsea last summer could come back to haunt them. As rumors swirl about potential signings like Lucas Paqueta and Bruno Guimaraes, City needs to clear funds, sparking speculation about which players could be on their way out this summer.

With reports suggesting Guardiola wants to offload five players, we take a closer look at the likelihood of ten City stars departing ahead of the 2024/25 season. Starting with Erling Haaland, who has attracted interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona but a move may be delayed until 2025 due to other priorities for those clubs. Kyle Walker, despite Guardiola supposedly wanting him gone, is unlikely to leave given his importance to the team. Matheus Nunes, while facing limited playing time, is more likely to stay for another season.

Jack Grealish, despite a challenging season, is expected to remain at City due to the hefty price tag paid for him. Kevin De Bruyne, although reportedly a target for the Saudi Pro League, is hoped to stay at City given his talent and potential contribution. Sergio Gomez, who has struggled for game time, could be sold in the summer for a profit. Stefan Ortega, a dependable backup goalkeeper, may seek a move to secure regular playing time elsewhere.

Bernardo Silva, with interest from Barcelona and PSG, could leave this summer with a release clause in his contract. Kalvin Phillips, on loan at West Ham, faces an uncertain future at City or elsewhere. Joao Cancelo, who had a falling out with Guardiola, may depart City, possibly with a return to Barcelona on the cards. As Guardiola continues to shape his squad, City fans await news on potential departures and arrivals in the upcoming transfer window.

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