The good news for Manchester City fans is that a bulk of the club’s summer business seems to be completed.
At the FIFA Club World Cup, barring Marcus Betinelli, the likes of Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Ait-Nouri have all featured for Pep Guardiola’s side.
However, Manchester City still have time to make more additions to their squad if they still feel they are a few players short of winning either the Premier League or the Champions League next season.
As a result, Manchester City are determined to sign Tino Livramento in the summer and believe he could eventually be keen to a move.
Borussia Dortmund hold talks to sign Man City target Ardon Jashari
Furthermore, Manchester City shortlisted Ardon Jashari and they were in talks to sign the Club Brugge midfielder.
While Borussia Dortmund were interested in signing Jashari as well, he was a plan B to Jobe Bellingham, who they eventually ended up bringing in.
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However, journalist Sacha Tavolieri has revealed that as Dortmund look set to bank €65 million (£55.1 million) from Jamie Gittens’ impending move to Chelsea, they have “initiated” talks with Club Brugge to sign the Swiss international
With AC Milan initially looking to sign Jashari, Borussia Dortmund have been prompted to make a move for him.
The disadvantage for Man City in race to sign Ardon Jashari
The 22-year-old is one of Europe’s most exciting up-and-coming defensive midfielders, winning the Jupiler Player of the Season award during the 2024/2025 campaign.
While Manchester City seem to rate Jashari highly, the fact of the matter is that at Borussia Dortmund or AC Milan, he is likely to play far more regularly than at the Etihad Stadium.
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Rodri is considered the world’s best holding midfielder and displacing him is a near-impossible job for any player.
As a result, if the youngster were to sign for City, he would likely sit on the bench on most matchdays.