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Published on 2024-07-08 08:00:00
Manchester City officials are looking to bring in a new midfielder amid uncertainties surrounding Kevin De Bruyne’s future with the club. De Bruyne is currently enjoying his summer break but has hinted at being open to lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia. Reports suggest Benfica’s Joao Neves is a priority transfer target for Manchester City, but any move for the player will depend on De Bruyne’s decision.
Joao Neves, a highly-rated 19-year-old midfielder, is being closely watched by Manchester City as they plan for potential changes in their squad. With other top clubs also interested in Neves, Benfica is anticipating a bidding war for the player, expecting to receive a substantial fee. City is also exploring other options, including RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo and Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes, to strengthen their midfield.
Apart from Neves, City is keeping tabs on other midfield targets such as Dani Olmo and Bruno Guimaraes. Meanwhile, uncertainty surrounds the future of Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich, with City officials monitoring the situation closely as they continue to assess their options in the summer transfer market.
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