Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-08-06 13:30:00
Manchester City have been active in the summer transfer window, with the signing of Savinho from Troyes and the departure of players like Sergio Gomez, Liam Delap, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, and Tommy Doyle. One of the biggest potential deals for City could involve the reported €95m (£82m) transfer fee for Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid, which has drawn reactions from pundits like Andy Townsend. Townsend believes selling Alvarez for a significant profit would be a financial masterstroke for City, given his impressive statistics but lack of guaranteed starting spots.
Alvarez has been a consistent performer for City, scoring 36 goals and providing 18 assists in 103 appearances. Despite his contributions, his desire for more regular playing time could see him move on to Atletico Madrid. Townsend acknowledges City’s depth and ability to cope without Alvarez, pointing to previous success without key players. The potential sale of Alvarez for a substantial fee would highlight City’s ability to conduct smart business in the transfer market, turning a £14m investment into a significant profit.
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